2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 80% Merlot; 20% Petit Verdot
Region Haut-Medoc
Soil Clay-gravel
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Estate-grown grapes are harvested by hand, sorted and destemmed, then fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats with an approximately two-week maceration. The wine is matured for 12 months in French-oak barrels. The French sheet describes 6.25 hectares of clay-gravel parcels, whereas the English vintage page reports 22 acres and predominantly clay-and-limestone soil.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet; expressive black fruit, cassis and subtle spice; supple and elegant palate with fine tannins, freshness and a lingering fruity finish.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 98% Merlot; 2% Petit Verdot
Region Haut-Medoc
Soil Predominantly clay and limestone
Harvest Dates 3–5 October 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats
Production Details Fruit from 22 acres of estate parcels was hand-picked, sorted and destemmed. Light extraction was used during fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, followed by an approximately two-week maceration. After pressing, all the wine went into oak barrels for 12 months.
Tasting Notes Fruit-driven and generous, with strawberry and cherry aromas; supple attack, integrated round tannins, crispness and strong drinkability.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 50% Merlot; 33% Petit Verdot; 17% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Haut-Medoc
Soil Clay-gravel
Harvest Dates 21 September–2 October 2020
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The grapes were hand-picked, sorted and destemmed. Light extraction was followed by an approximately two-week maceration in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats; after pressing, all the wine was matured in barrel for 12 months, with one-third new barrels. The French sheet reports 9.5 hectares of clay-gravel parcels, while the English version reports 22 acres and predominantly clay-and-limestone soil.
Tasting Notes Vivid ruby; fruity nose with delicate vanilla; red currant and strawberry; silky, delicate tannins; open, supple and ready to enjoy.
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