2019 Technical Specifications
Region Pauillac
Harvest Dates Estate Merlot harvest ran from 13–23 September 2019; Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested from 21 September–5 October 2019.
Tasting Notes Linear and focused yet silky, smooth and round, with developing aromas, complexity and depth of flavour.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot
Region Pauillac
Harvest Dates Estate picking began on 17 September 2018.
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats
Oak Types French oak
Closure Cork
Production Details The distributor reports alcoholic strength as 13.4–13.5% vol, a range unsuitable for the single-number alcohol field. It lists manual harvesting, 75- and 150-cl formats, and recommends serving at 16–18°C. It also lists 40-year vine age, 10,000 vines/ha, 78 ha and gravel-and-clay soils without defining those vineyard figures as a cuvée-specific parcel population.
Tasting Notes Deep bright red; ripe blackcurrant and blackberry with cedar, tobacco and spice; powerful, structured palate with firm integrated tannins, dark chocolate, minerality and a long finish.
Food Pairing Grilled red meats, roast lamb, mature cheeses and game dishes
2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot
Region Pauillac
Harvest Dates Estate picking began on 11 September and continued until 19 October 2017.
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats
Oak Types French oak
Closure Cork
Production Details The distributor reports alcoholic strength as 13.4–13.5% vol, a range unsuitable for the single-number alcohol field. It lists manual harvesting and recommends serving at 16–18°C. It also lists 40-year vine age, 10,000 vines/ha, 78 ha and gravel-and-clay soils without defining those vineyard figures as a cuvée-specific parcel population.
Tasting Notes Forest, cedar and dark-berry aromas; soft texture, ripe tannins and a juicy blackberry finish.
Food Pairing Grilled red meats, roast lamb, mature cheeses and game dishes
2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot
Region Pauillac
Harvest Dates Estate grapes were harvested from 22 September–19 October 2016.
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats
Oak Types French oak
Closure Cork
Production Details The distributor reports alcoholic strength as 13–13.2% vol, a range unsuitable for the single-number alcohol field. It lists manual harvesting and recommends serving at 16–18°C. It also lists 40-year vine age, 10,000 vines/ha, 78 ha and gravel-and-clay soils without defining those vineyard figures as a cuvée-specific parcel population.
Tasting Notes Damp forest, cedar and cassis aromas; soft texture, ripe tannins and a blackberry-driven finish.
Food Pairing Grilled red meats, roast lamb, mature cheeses and game dishes
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Region Pauillac
Harvest Dates Estate Merlot harvest ran from 15–21 September 2015; Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested from 28 September–10 October 2015.
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats
Oak Types French oak
Closure Cork
Production Details The distributor lists manual harvesting and recommends serving at 16–18°C. It also lists 40-year vine age, 10,000 vines/ha, 78 ha and gravel-and-clay soils, but does not define those vineyard figures as a cuvée-specific parcel population.
Tasting Notes Deep purple appearance; ripe blackcurrant and blackberry aromas; soft entry and velvety palate texture.
Food Pairing Grilled red meats, roast lamb, mature cheeses and game dishes
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot
Region Pauillac
Harvest Dates Estate Merlot harvest ran intermittently from 18–26 September 2014; Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested from 6–15 October 2014.
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats
Oak Types French oak
Closure Cork
Production Details The distributor lists manual harvesting and recommends serving at 16–18°C. It also lists 40-year vine age, 10,000 vines/ha, 78 ha and gravel-and-clay soils, but does not define those vineyard figures as a cuvée-specific parcel population.
Tasting Notes Undergrowth, cedar and cassis on the nose; soft texture, ripe tannins and a blackberry-driven finish.
Food Pairing Grilled red meats, roast lamb, mature cheeses and game dishes
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2019 / 750ml | CHF 497.26Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2014 / 750ml | CHF 540.50Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | CHF 497.26Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1013821 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Saint-Lambert, 33250 Pauillac, France
Phone
+33 5 56 73 19 80
Owner
François Pinault / Artémis Domaines
Cellarmaster
Hélène Génin