2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 3.42 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Merlot60%
Malbec17%
Cabernet Sauvignon15%
Cabernet Franc8%
Region Bergerac
Soil Limestone and clay-limestone
Vineyard Yield 52 hL/ha
Sites AOC Bergerac
Vine Age 10-25 years
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak barrels
Bottling Date 17 Jun 2019
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Volume 30,100 bottles
Bottles30,100
Production Details 12 months, 50% in barrels 50% in vat.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruits, black berries, cedar, tobacco, vanilla
Palate: elegant, refined tannins, liquorice, black pepper, coffee, long finish, persistent fruit
Food Pairing grilled meat, matured cheeses, savoury dishes
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 3.41 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Merlot74%
Cabernet Sauvignon14%
Cabernet Franc8%
Malbec4%
Classification AOC Bergerac
Region Bergerac
Soil Limestone and clay
Vineyard Yield 62 hL/ha
Oak Aging 12 months
Bottling Date 15 Jun 2018
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Volume 39,300 bottles
Bottles39,300
Magnums1,190
Production Details 12 months, 50% barrels 50% vat. Bottling: 15/06/2018. Yield: 62 hl/ha. Vine age: Merlot 25 yrs, CS 20 yrs, Malbec 10 yrs.
Tasting Notes
Nose: wild strawberries, cherries, vanilla, cinnamon
Palate: smooth, soft, very long finish
Food Pairing grilled beef, gratin dauphinois
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 3.39 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Merlot64%
Cabernet Sauvignon24%
Malbec12%
Classification AOC Bergerac
Region Bergerac
Soil Limestone and clay
Vineyard Yield 55 hL/ha
Oak Aging 12 months
Bottling Date 29 May 2017
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Volume 55,000 bottles
Bottles55,000
Production Details 12 months, 50% barrels 50% vat. Bottling: 29/05/2017. Yield: 55 hl/ha. Vine age: Merlot 25 yrs, CS 20 yrs, Malbec 10 yrs.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black cherries, black berries, cocoa, cinnamon, gingerbread
Palate: powerful integrated tannins, harmonious, good length
Food Pairing roasted beef, Sarladaises potatoes
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 3.38 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Merlot60%
Cabernet Sauvignon27%
Malbec13%
Classification AOC Bergerac
Region Bergerac
Soil Limestone and clay
Vineyard Yield 55 hL/ha
Oak Aging 12 months
Bottling Date 24 May 2016
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Volume 69,000 bottles
Bottles69,000
Production Details 12 months, 50% barrels 50% vat. Bottling: 23-25/05/2016. Yield: 55 hl/ha.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black cherry, ripe plum, vanilla, mocha, cinnamon
Palate: velvety, creamy, delicious acidity, 30+ second finish
Food Pairing meats, cheeses, Mediterranean dishes
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 3.51 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Merlot60%
Cabernet Sauvignon27%
Malbec13%
Classification AOC Bergerac
Region Bergerac
Soil Limestone and clay
Vineyard Yield 31 hL/ha
Oak Aging 12 months
Bottling Date 18 May 2015
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Volume 38,000 bottles
Bottles38,000
Production Details 12 months in barrels. Bottling: 18/05/2015. Yield: 31 hl/ha.
Tasting Notes
Nose: vanilla, brioche, blackcurrant, blackberries, raspberries
Palate: creamy, fine tannins, fresh acidity
Food Pairing white meats, charcuterie
2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 3.42 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Merlot65%
Cabernet Sauvignon25%
Cabernet Franc10%
Classification AOC Bergerac
Region Bergerac
Soil Limestone and clay
Vineyard Yield 45 hL/ha
Oak Aging 12 months
Bottling Date 27 May 2014
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Volume 47,500 bottles
Bottles47,500
Production Details 12 months in barrels. Bottling: 27/05/2014. Yield: 45 hl/ha.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blueberry, blackcurrant, white pepper, cinnamon, chocolate
Palate: creamy, dark chocolate, caramel, very fine tannins, exceptional length
Food Pairing red meats, cheeses, exotic dishes
2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 3.47 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Merlot75%
Cabernet Sauvignon20%
Cabernet Franc5%
Classification AOC Bergerac
Region Bergerac
Soil Limestone and clay
Vineyard Yield 46 hL/ha
Oak Aging 6 months
Bottling Date 10 May 2013
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Volume 20,000 bottles
Bottles20,000
Production Details 6 months in barrels and 14 months in vat. Bottling: 10/05/2013. Yield: 46 hl/ha.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh red fruits, raspberries, blackcurrants, white pepper
Palate: fine integrated tannins, fruit compote, elegant
Food Pairing red meats
2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 2.27 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Merlot73%
Cabernet Sauvignon20%
Cabernet Franc7%
Classification AOC Bergerac
Region Bergerac
Soil Limestone and clay
Vineyard Yield 42 hL/ha
Oak Aging 6 months
Bottling Date 24 Aug 2012
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Volume 10,000 bottles
Bottles10,000
Production Details 6 months in barrels. Bottling: 24/08/2012. Yield: 42 hl/ha.
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe cherries, cinnamon spice, tobacco
Palate: powerful, expressive, strawberry jam, fine soft tannins, long harmonious finish
Food Pairing red meats
2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.68
Total Acidity 3.24 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot75%
Cabernet Franc15%
Cabernet Sauvignon10%
Classification AOC Bergerac
Region Bergerac
Soil Limestone and clay
Vineyard Yield 40 hL/ha
Oak Aging 6 months
Bottling Date 18 Aug 2011
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Volume 224,000 bottles
Bottles224,000
Production Details 6 months in barrels. Bottling: 18/08/2011. Yield: 40 hl/ha.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruits, plum liquor, ginger, white pepper
Palate: supple, rounded, silky texture, elegant tannins
Food Pairing full flavoured foods
2008 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 3.67 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot80%
Cabernet Franc13%
Cabernet Sauvignon7%
Classification AOC Bergerac
Region Bergerac
Soil Limestone and clay
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Oak Aging 6 months
Bottling Date 5 Oct 2010
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Volume 93,000 bottles
Bottles93,000
Production Details 6 months in barrels. Bottling: 05/10/2010. Yield: 35 hl/ha.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red berries, liquorice
Palate: round, harmonious, silky finish, soft juicy tannins
Food Pairing red meats, cheeses
2007 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.76
Total Acidity 3.2 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fer Servadou
Merlot80%
Cabernet Franc13%
Cabernet Sauvignon6%
Fer Servadou1%
Classification AOC Bergerac
Region Bergerac
Soil Limestone and clay
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Oak Aging 6 months
Bottling Date 5 Oct 2010
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Volume 50,000 bottles
Bottles50,000
Production Details 6 months in barrels. Bottling: 05/10/2010. Yield: 35 hl/ha.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruits, vanilla, redcurrants, strawberries, ginger
Palate: soft, juicy, beautifully textured
Food Pairing red meats, cheeses
2006 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 3.93 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Merlot95%
Cabernet Franc5%
Classification AOC Bergerac
Region Bergerac
Soil Limestone and clay
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Oak Aging 6 months
Bottling Date 2 Sep 2008
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Volume 11,600 bottles
Bottles11,600
Production Details 6 months in barrels. Bottling: 02/09/2008. Yield: 35 hl/ha.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black cherries, vanilla, spice box
Palate: soft textured, roasted herbs, black pepper, ripe red fruit
Food Pairing red meats, cheeses
Producer Information
Website
Address
Le Bourg, 24240 Thenac, France
Phone
+33 5 53 61 36 85
Owner
Shvidler family
Cellarmaster
Yvan Serieux