Vintage
A mild, rainy winter was followed by a warm spring with alternating rain showers and sunshine. Vine shooting accelerated, and the crucial phases of the flowering and fruit set went smoothly. 4 months of exceptional weather then followed enabling a gradual, optimal ripening of the grapes. The early autumn weather was glorious and offered fully ripe grapes that were harvested in a stress-free atmosphere. All the conditions were met for the production of excellent quality grapes and a great vintage.
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 27/09 to 08/10
Aging
50% new oak, 50% one year old barrels for 18 months
Surface area
13.5 hectares
Average age of the vines
49 years
Blend
65% merlot, 18% cabernet franc, 17% cabernet sauvignon
Yields
42 hl/ha
