2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 15% Petit Verdot
Classification Lalande-de-Pomerol
Region Lalande de Pomerol
Soil 18 ha of clay over gravel subsoil on the néac plateau; 11 ha of large gravel containing 15% clay
Vineyard Yield 50 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 7–21 September 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age Young vines of the estate
Fermentation Vessels Small truncated-cone tanks and barrels
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French oak
Production Volume 11,000 bottles
Bottles11,000
Production Details Pre-fermentation cold soaking at 8–10°C; gentle, entirely gravity-fed vinification; alcoholic fermentation in small truncated-cone tanks and barrels; malolactic fermentation in barrel with lees ageing. Matured for 16 months in vat, with 15% in new French-oak barrels.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon; percentages not stated
Drinking Window Through 2031
Region Lalande de Pomerol
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Matured for 12 months in oak barrels, 15% of which were new. Recommended serving range is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby-violet; perfumed and fruit-driven, with black cherry, redcurrant, herbs and a hint of cedar; medium-bodied with a fairly long finish
Food Pairing Beef; game
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
Region Lalande de Pomerol
Soil 16 ha of clay over gravel subsoil on the néac plateau; 13.5 ha of large gravel containing 15% clay
Vineyard Yield 50 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 14–24 September 2020
Vine Age 30
Fermentation Vessels Small truncated-cone tanks and barrels
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French Tronçais oak
Production Volume 50,000 bottles
Bottles50,000
Production Details Pre-fermentation cold soaking at 4–8°C; alcoholic fermentation in small truncated-cone tanks and barrels; entirely gravity-fed vinification; malolactic fermentation in barrel with lees ageing. Maturation in French Tronçais oak is stated as 16 months depending on the cuvée, with 15% new barrels.
Tasting Notes James Suckling, 2020 release (rated 94–95/100): blueberry and blackberry, firm chewy tannins, tar and dark fruit; full-bodied and polished with a flavorful finish.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 50% Cabernet Franc, 50% Merlot
Classification Lalande-de-Pomerol AOC/AOP
Region Lalande de Pomerol
Tasting Notes Tom Mullen, Forbes, 6 July 2020: layered aromas of plum, peach, raspberry, orange peel, cedar and sandalwood; delicate floral nose; cherry, dark fruit and chocolate-chip flavors with elegant tannins.
Food Pairing Mushroom risotto
2018 Technical Specifications
Region Lalande de Pomerol
Tasting Notes Vert de Vin, 2018 release: aromatic and fresh, with ripe blackcurrant, ripe black cherry, red fruit, liquorice, roasted and toasted notes; balanced acidity, minerality, tension and good length.
Critics Ratings 91
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