2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Grape Varieties 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot
Classification 3ème Grand Cru Classé (1855 Third Growth)
Region Haut-Medoc
Soil Light gravel containing pink, Yellow and white quartz, Calcite and agates, With silica
Harvest Dates 9 September–26 September 2022
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Vines are 20–60 years old and planted at 6,666 or 10,000 vines/ha, with Double Guyot/Médoc pruning. Grapes were hand-picked into small crates, triple manually sorted and optically sorted, then vinified by parcel with measured extraction; the final blend was assembled during élevage. Maturation used French-oak barrels, 50% renewed annually, with repeated racking and fine-lees aging. The entire vineyard was certified organic; stated aging potential exceeds 20 years.
Certifications Biodyvin
Tasting Notes Black fruit, peony, firm attack, substantial palate, fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity and a long, savory finish
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot
Classification 3ème Grand Cru Classé (1855 Third Growth)
Region Haut-Medoc
Soil Light gravel containing pink, Yellow and white quartz, Calcite and agates, With silica
Harvest Dates 23 September–12 October 2021
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Vines are 20–60 years old and planted at 6,666 or 10,000 vines/ha, with Double Guyot/Médoc pruning. Grapes were hand-picked into small crates, triple manually sorted and optically sorted, then vinified by parcel with measured extraction; the final blend was assembled during élevage. Maturation used French-oak barrels, 50% renewed annually, with repeated racking and fine-lees aging. The entire vineyard was certified organic; stated aging potential exceeds 20 years.
Tasting Notes Vinous (90–92/100): highly expressive aromas, depth, strong structure and striking nuance, with potential for graceful aging
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Classification 3ème Grand Cru Classé (1855 Third Growth)
Region Haut-Medoc
Soil Light gravel containing pink, Yellow and white quartz, Calcite and agates, With silica
Harvest Dates 10 September–30 September 2020
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Vines are 20–60 years old and planted at 6,666 or 10,000 vines/ha, with Double Guyot/Médoc pruning. Grapes were hand-picked into small crates, triple manually sorted and optically sorted, then vinified by parcel with measured extraction; the final blend was assembled during élevage. Maturation used French-oak barrels, 50% renewed annually, with repeated racking and fine-lees aging. The entire vineyard was certified organic; stated aging potential exceeds 20 years.
Tasting Notes Matthew Jukes (18+/20): energetic, grand and balanced, with lush dark fruit, integrated oak, a prodigious finish and persistent flavors
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Classification 3ème Grand Cru Classé (1855 Third Growth)
Region Haut-Medoc
Soil Light gravel containing pink, Yellow and white quartz, Calcite and agates, With silica
Harvest Dates 18 September–9 October 2019
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Vines are 20–60 years old and planted at 6,666 or 10,000 vines/ha, with Double Guyot/Médoc pruning. Grapes were hand-picked into small crates, triple manually sorted and optically sorted, then vinified by parcel with measured extraction; the final blend was assembled during élevage. Maturation used French-oak barrels, 50% renewed annually, with repeated racking and fine-lees aging. The entire vineyard was certified organic; stated aging potential exceeds 20 years.
Tasting Notes Jeb Dunnuck (93–94 points): abundant blue and black fruit, leafy herbs, cedar, ripe tannins, concentration, structure and balance
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Classification 3ème Grand Cru Classé (1855 Third Growth)
Region Haut-Medoc
Soil Light gravel containing pink, Yellow and white quartz, Calcite and agates, With silica
Harvest Dates 12 September–30 September 2017
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Vines are 20–60 years old and planted at 6,666 or 10,000 vines/ha, with Double Guyot/Médoc pruning. Grapes were hand-picked into small crates, triple manually sorted and optically sorted, then vinified by parcel with measured extraction; the final blend was assembled during élevage. Maturation used French-oak barrels, 50% renewed annually, with repeated racking and fine-lees aging. The entire vineyard was certified organic; stated aging potential exceeds 20 years.
Tasting Notes Terre de Vins (94 points) describes concentration, balance and a firm finish; the sheet's English page attributes currant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco, freshness and fine tannins to James Suckling (92–93/100).
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Classification 3ème Grand Cru Classé (1855 Third Growth)
Region Haut-Medoc
Soil Light gravel containing pink, Yellow and white quartz, Calcite and agates, With silica
Harvest Dates 26 September–17 October 2016
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Vines are 20–60 years old and planted at 6,666 or 10,000 vines/ha, with Double Guyot/Médoc pruning. Grapes were hand-picked into small crates, triple manually sorted and optically sorted, then vinified by parcel with measured extraction; the final blend was assembled during élevage. Maturation used French-oak barrels, 50% renewed annually, with repeated racking and fine-lees aging. The entire vineyard was certified organic beginning with this vintage; stated aging potential exceeds 20 years.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Classification 3ème Grand Cru Classé (1855 Third Growth)
Region Haut-Medoc
Soil Light gravel containing pink, Yellow and white quartz, Calcite and agates, With silica
Harvest Dates 25 September–7 October 2015
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Vines are 20–60 years old and planted at 6,666 or 10,000 vines/ha, with Double Guyot/Médoc pruning. Grapes were hand-picked into small crates, triple manually sorted and optically sorted, then vinified by parcel with measured extraction; the final blend was assembled during élevage. Maturation used French-oak barrels, 50% renewed annually, with repeated racking and fine-lees aging. The vineyard was undergoing organic conversion and was stated to become certified from the 2016 vintage; aging potential exceeds 20 years.
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2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Classification 3ème Grand Cru Classé (1855 Third Growth)
Region Haut-Medoc
Soil Light gravel containing pink, Yellow and white quartz, Calcite and agates, With silica
Harvest Dates 22 September–11 October 2014
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Vines are 20–60 years old and planted at 6,666 or 10,000 vines/ha, with Double Guyot/Médoc pruning. Grapes were hand-picked into small crates, triple manually sorted and optically sorted, then vinified by parcel with measured extraction; the final blend was assembled during élevage. Maturation used French-oak barrels, 50% renewed annually, with repeated racking and fine-lees aging. The vineyard was undergoing organic conversion and was stated to become certified from the 2016 vintage; aging potential exceeds 20 years.
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2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Classification 3ème Grand Cru Classé (1855 Third Growth)
Region Haut-Medoc
Soil Light gravel containing pink, Yellow and white quartz, Calcite and agates, With silica
Harvest Dates 25 September–14 October 2012
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Vines are 20–60 years old and planted at 6,666 or 10,000 vines/ha, with Double Guyot/Médoc pruning. Grapes were hand-picked into small crates, triple manually sorted and optically sorted, then vinified by parcel with measured extraction; the final blend was assembled during élevage. Maturation used French-oak barrels, 50% renewed annually, with repeated racking and fine-lees aging. The vineyard was undergoing organic conversion and was stated to become certified from the 2016 vintage; aging potential exceeds 20 years.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
81 Av. de l'Europe, 33290 Ludon-Médoc, France
Phone
+33 5 57 88 82 77
Owner
Frey Family
Cellarmaster
Caroline Frey