2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Classification AOC Castillon-Côtes-de-Bordeaux
Region Castillon-Cotes de Bordeaux
Soil Clay-limestone
Vineyard Yield 42 hL/ha
Vine Age 15
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Serving Temperature 17°C · 63°F
Production Details The vineyard is planted at 6,000 vines/ha and cordon-trained. Walter Wine describes mechanical harvesting and lutte raisonnée, followed by 20 months of maturation in 100% new Radoux Blend barrels.
Tasting Notes Powerful and sanguine, with leather, black pepper and wild black-fruit aromas; fleshy palate with energetic structure and tender, velvety fruit.
Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window 2025–2033
Classification AOC/AOP Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
Region Castillon-Cotes de Bordeaux
Soil Clay-limestone
Fermentation Vessels Concrete tanks
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-harvested at full maturity, fermented in concrete tanks and matured for 18 months in French-oak barrels, including an unspecified proportion of new barrels.
Tasting Notes Intense red colour; aromas of cherry, blackberry and coffee; rich, warm palate with silky tannins and a long finish.
Food Pairing Grilled red meats, game, dishes with sauce and mature cheeses
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