2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 54% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc
Region Moulis en Medoc
Soil Gravelly and sandy-gravel soils over clay-limestone, Plus clay over limestone
Harvest Dates Merlot: 2022-09-17 to 2022-09-29; Cabernet Sauvignon: 2022-09-24 to 2022-10-06; Cabernet Franc: 2022-09-27 to 2022-09-28
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel and concrete vats
Production Details Moulis appellation; 10-hectare vineyard planted at 9,300 vines/ha; vines range from 5 to 35 years old. The wine was matured entirely in wood, including 5% new wood; wood species, vessel size and maturation duration are not stated. Production was 3,500 cases.
Tasting Notes Deep Bordeaux red; ripe red fruit and light vanilla, opening to black cherry and light spice; direct attack, fleshy, balanced and fresh palate with fine structure; persistent red-fruit finish
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Region Moulis en Medoc
Soil Gravelly and sandy-gravel soils over clay-limestone, Plus clay over limestone
Harvest Dates Merlot: 2021-09-29 to 2021-10-13; Cabernet Sauvignon: 2021-10-05 to 2021-10-15; Cabernet Franc: 2021-10-01; Petit Verdot: 2021-10-06 to 2021-10-14
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel and concrete vats
Production Details Moulis appellation; 10-hectare vineyard planted at 9,300 vines/ha; vines range from 5 to 35 years old. The wine was matured entirely in wood, including 5% new wood; wood species, vessel size and maturation duration are not stated. Production was 5,000 cases.
Tasting Notes Clear, brilliant, dense Bordeaux colour; spice, pink peppercorn, fine wood, red fruit and blackberry; clean attack, structured and voluminous palate, supple tannins and freshness; persistent fruity finish
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot
Region Moulis en Medoc
Soil Gravelly and sandy-gravel soils over clay-limestone, Plus clay over limestone
Harvest Dates Merlot: 2020-09-17 to 2020-09-27; Cabernet Sauvignon: 2020-09-27 to 2020-10-02; Cabernet Franc: 2020-09-25 to 2020-09-30; Petit Verdot: 2020-09-25 to 2020-09-30
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel and concrete vats
Production Details Moulis appellation; 10-hectare vineyard planted at 9,300 vines/ha; vines range from 5 to 35 years old. The wine was matured entirely in wood, including 5% new wood; wood species, vessel size and maturation duration are not stated. Production was 8,000 cases.
Tasting Notes Dark garnet colour, clear and brilliant; pepper, fine wood and red fruit
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 48% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Region Moulis en Medoc
Soil Gravelly and sandy-gravel soils over clay-limestone, Plus clay over limestone
Harvest Dates Merlot: 2019-09-26 to 2019-10-02; Cabernet Sauvignon: 2019-10-02 to 2019-10-11; Cabernet Franc: 2019-10-03; Petit Verdot: 2019-10-07
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel and concrete vats
Production Details Moulis appellation; 10-hectare vineyard planted at 9,300 vines/ha; vines range from 5 to 35 years old. The wine was matured entirely in wood, including 5% new wood; wood species, vessel size and maturation duration are not stated. Production was 5,000 cases.
Tasting Notes Deep red; expressive nose of spice, cherry and vanilla; direct, supple attack; balanced, fresh palate with blackcurrant and pepper, velvety tannic structure, and a long persistent finish
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Region Moulis en Medoc
Soil Gravelly and sandy-gravel soils over clay-limestone, Plus clay over limestone
Harvest Dates Merlot: 2018-09-20 to 2018-10-06; Cabernet Sauvignon: 2018-10-06 to 2018-10-14; Cabernet Franc: 2018-10-03 to 2018-10-06
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel and concrete vats
Production Details Moulis appellation; 10-hectare vineyard planted at 9,300 vines/ha; vines range from 5 to 35 years old. Grapes were sorted manually and then optically before entering the vats. The wine was matured entirely in wood, including 5% new wood; wood species, vessel size and maturation duration are not stated. Production was 2,600 cases, described as approximately 30% of an average crop. The sheet's general vineyard-variety line names only Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, while its vintage harvest section and final blend explicitly include Cabernet Franc.
Tasting Notes Intense violet-tinged Bordeaux colour; fine wood and vanilla, opening to dark fruit; clean attack, fleshy, balanced and fresh palate with fine structure and good length
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