Vintage
A complex spring and a cool summer which was low on sunshine. These were challenging weather conditions that marked the early part of this vintage. However, the vines stood up pretty well, and when an Indian summer set in during late August, everything fell nicely into place for the vines to develop beautifully. Hot, sunny weather alternating with cool nights, and then just enough rain showers allowed the vines to get their second wind and bring the grapes slowly to good levels of ripeness.
Growing methods
Pruning down to 8 buds for the old vines and to 6 buds for the young vines. Thinning, leaf-stripping. Grapes picked and sorted by hand.
Vinification
Temperature controlled wooden vats. Malolactic fermentation in barrels.
Harvest
From 03/10 to 10/10
Aging
100% one year old barrels for 18 months
Surface area
37 hectares
Average age of the vines
47 years
Blend
70% merlot, 20% cabernet franc, 10% cabernet sauvignon
Yields
36 hl/ha
