Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $152.25Original CHF 124.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 85% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Soil Clay-limestone with asteria
Harvest Dates Cabernet Franc: 4 and 5 October 2024; Cabernet Sauvignon: 5 October 2024
Fermentation Vessels Small wooden vats, vinified plot by plot
Production Details The 7.25-hectare vineyard lies on hillsides at the southern entrance to Saint-Émilion and is planted at 8,000–12,600 vines/ha. Grapes were harvested manually in crates and density-sorted. Gentle extraction used rack-and-return and gravity-fed pumping over. The wine was scheduled for 20 months in new barrels in underground quarries; the vineyard was in organic conversion.
Tasting Notes Wild berries, ripe blackberries, cassis and violet; silky, powdery texture; airy, finely chalky mid-palate; satin-like, restrained and balanced finish
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2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 60% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Soil Clay-limestone with asteria
Harvest Dates Merlot: 14 and 19 September 2023; Cabernet Franc: 25, 28 and 30 September 2023; Cabernet Sauvignon: 5 October 2023
Fermentation Vessels Small wooden vats, vinified plot by plot
Production Details The 7.25-hectare hillside vineyard was planted at 8,000–12,000 vines/ha. Grapes were harvested manually in crates and density-sorted. Gentle extraction used rack-and-return and gravity-fed pumping over. The wine was scheduled for 20 months in new barrels in underground quarries. The vineyard was certified organic.
Tasting Notes Bright ruby; violet, blackberry, blackcurrant and pepper; balanced palate with silky tannins, elegant tension and a refined, smooth structure; persistent spicy-fruited finish
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 60% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Soil Clay-limestone with asteria
Harvest Dates Merlot: 5 and 9 September 2022; Cabernet Franc: 21 and 27 September 2022; Cabernet Sauvignon: 30 September 2022
Fermentation Vessels Small wooden vats, vinified plot by plot
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details The 7.25-hectare vineyard was planted at 6,500–12,600 vines/ha. The cuvée’s core included the estate’s youngest vines, around 15 years old and facing due east, together with the upper asteriated clay-limestone slopes. Grapes were harvested manually in crates with manual and density sorting. Gentle extraction used rack-and-return and gravity-fed pouring over. The wine was scheduled for 20 months in new barrels in underground quarries; the vineyard was in organic conversion.
Tasting Notes Raspberry, blackcurrant, violet, mint and spices; pure, velvety palate with depth and ripe integrated tannins; balanced, harmonious, long and precise finish
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 60% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Soil Asteriated limestone plateau and calcareous molasse slope
Harvest Dates Merlot: 14 and 19 September 2020; Cabernet Franc: 23 and 29 September 2020; Cabernet Sauvignon: 29 September 2020
Fermentation Vessels Oak vats
Production Details Planting density was 6,500–12,600 vines/ha. Traditional fermentation in oak vats was followed by 20 months in barrels. Conversion to organic agriculture began in 2020.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 60% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot
Region Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Soil Asteriated limestone plateau and calcareous molasse slope
Harvest Dates Merlot: 20 and 27 September 2019; Cabernet Franc: 3, 5 and 7 October 2019; Cabernet Sauvignon: 7 October 2019
Fermentation Vessels Oak vats
Production Details Planting density was 6,500–12,600 vines/ha. Traditional fermentation in oak vats was followed by 20 months in barrels.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Soil Asteriated limestone plateau and clay-limestone slope
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Merlot: 23 and 25 September 2017; Cabernet Franc: 28 and 29 September 2017; Cabernet Sauvignon: 2 October 2017
Fermentation Vessels Oak vats
Production Volume 5,500 bottles
Bottles5,500
Production Details Planting density was 6,500–12,600 vines/ha. Viticulture applied organic-agriculture methods. Gentle fermentation in oak vats was followed by 20 months in barrels, all new.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $212.71Original CHF 174.50 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2017 / 750ml | ≈ $248.66Original CHF 204.00 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $247.44Original CHF 203.00 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2008 / — | ≈ $213.31Original CHF 175.00 | worldwebwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $152.25Original CHF 124.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
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Producer Information
Website
Owner
Vauthier family
Cellarmaster
Alain Vauthier and Pauline Vauthier