Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon80%
Merlot15%
Cabernet Franc5%
Drinking Window 2023-2036
Region Pauillac
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 25 days
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Production Details Grapes harvested and sorted by hand, then macerated for 20-30 days in temperature controlled stainless steel vats at 28-32°C with fermentation lasting 3-4 weeks. Malolactic fermentation takes place in tank. Wine aged in French oak barrels (80% new) for 18 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cassis, pencil shavings, black truffles, burning embers, cedar, tobacco, cigar box
Palate: supple tannins, grilled cedar, tobacco leaf, plump blackberry, cassis, black fruit, powdery tannins
Food Pairing roasted beef, grilled ribeye, lamb chops, duck breast, venison, game meats, roasted pork
Critics Ratings Decanter: 96 (Jane Anson)
Decanter96 (Jane Anson)
Robert Parker91
Jancis Robinson18/20
Wine Cellar Insider93