2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Drinking Window 2024–2030
Region Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Soil Limestone on the plateau; blue clay over limestone on the slopes
Vine Age 25
Fermentation Vessels Thermo-regulated concrete and stainless-steel vats
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The sheet gives the estate vineyard area as 23.5 hectares and states Certified HVE 3 and culture raisonnée. Soil is tilled in four ways and canopy work is adapted to climatic conditions. Grapes are harvested manually and double sorted manually and optically; maceration and extraction are gentle and controlled. Élevage lasts 16 months.
Tasting Notes Herbal and bramble aromas; blackcurrant, slate, liquorice and anise; richly fruited with calm acidity, firm tannins, juicy mid-palate, freshness and delicate layering
Critics Ratings 93
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Drinking Window Try after 2026
Region Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Soil Asteriated limestone on the plateau; blue clay over limestone on the slopes
Harvest Dates September 19 to October 3, 2019
Vine Age 25
Fermentation Vessels Thermo-regulated concrete and stainless-steel vats
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The sheet gives the estate vineyard area as 23.5 hectares and states Certified HVE 3 and culture raisonnée. Four-way soil tilling and climate-adapted canopy management were used. Grapes were harvested manually and double sorted optically and manually; maceration and extraction were gentle and controlled. Élevage lasted 16 months.
Tasting Notes Brambleberry, blackberry, flowers and violets; full-bodied, transparent and fine, with very fine tannins, freshness, purity and a persistent finish
Critics Ratings 93
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Region Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Soil Asteriated limestone on the plateau; blue clay over limestone on the slopes
Harvest Dates September 18 to October 4, 2018
Vine Age 25
Fermentation Vessels Thermo-regulated concrete and stainless-steel vats
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The sheet gives the estate vineyard area as 23.5 hectares and states Certified HVE 3 and culture raisonnée. Four-way soil tilling and climate-adapted canopy management were used. Grapes were harvested manually and double sorted optically and manually; maceration and extraction were gentle and controlled. Élevage lasted 16 months.
Tasting Notes Purple-red; violet, blackberry and pepper aromas; supple attack, velvety tannins, and a rich, expressive black-fruit finish
Food Pairing Duck breast with red-fruit sauce or flank steak with shallots
2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 96% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc
Region Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Soil Asteriated limestone on the plateau; blue clay over limestone on the slopes
Harvest Dates September 15 to September 30, 2017
Vine Age 25
Fermentation Vessels Thermo-regulated concrete and stainless-steel vats
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The sheet gives the estate vineyard area as 23.5 hectares. Culture raisonnée, four-way soil tilling and climate-adapted canopy management were used. Grapes were harvested manually and double sorted optically and manually; maceration and extraction were gentle and controlled. Élevage lasted 16 months.
Tasting Notes Sweet berries, light chocolate and stone; fresh and creamy, medium-bodied, with soft polished tannins and a delicious finish
Critics Ratings 91
2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Region Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Soil Asteriated limestone on the plateau; blue clay over limestone on the slopes
Harvest Dates October 5 to October 11, 2016
Vine Age 25
Fermentation Vessels Thermo-regulated concrete and stainless-steel vats
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The sheet gives the estate vineyard area as 23.5 hectares. Culture raisonnée, four-way soil tilling and climate-adapted canopy management were used. Grapes were harvested manually and double sorted optically and manually; maceration and extraction were gentle and controlled. Élevage lasted 16 months.
Tasting Notes Cranberry, red cherry and redcurrant; elegant and medium-bodied, with soft tannins, good length and pure Merlot character
Critics Ratings 91
2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Region Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Soil Asteriated limestone on the plateau; blue clay over limestone on the slopes
Harvest Dates September 23 to September 30, 2015
Vine Age 25
Fermentation Vessels Thermo-regulated concrete and stainless-steel vats
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The sheet gives the estate vineyard area as 23.5 hectares. Culture raisonnée, four-way soil tilling and climate-adapted canopy management were used. Grapes were harvested manually and double sorted optically and manually; maceration and extraction were gentle and controlled. Élevage lasted 16 months.
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2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Region Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Soil Asteriated limestone on the plateau; blue clay over limestone on the slopes
Harvest Dates September 27 to October 8, 2014
Vine Age 25
Fermentation Vessels Thermo-regulated concrete and stainless-steel vats
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The sheet gives the estate vineyard area as 23.5 hectares. Culture raisonnée, four-way soil tilling and climate-adapted canopy management were used. Grapes were harvested manually and double sorted optically and manually; maceration and extraction were gentle and controlled. Élevage lasted 16 months.
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Producer Information
Address
54, quai du Priourat, BP 129, 33502 Libourne CEDEX, France
Phone
+33 (0)5 57 51 78 96
Owner
Christian Moueix and Édouard Moueix
Cellarmaster
Laurent Descos