Vintage
It all began with a mild, dry winter, leading to early budbreak. A few well-controlled spring frosts were followed by a mild, wet spring free from pest pressure. The very favorable flowering took place in dry, warm conditions and very quickly. The vines, in excellent condition, then set their fruit, promising a very good harvest. It was during the summer that the character of this hot vintage was forged, with water stress and record droughts throughout the Bordeaux wine region. On our terroirs, we observed a resilient vineyard. Thanks to the care given at the right times, but also to long-term work in the soil and with the vines, the vines did not suffer too much from the heat. They yielded small, highly concentrated berries of great quality and beautiful balance.
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 22/09 to 24/09.
Aging
50% new oak et 50% one year old barrels for 18 months.
Surface area
13.5 hectares
Average age of the vines
44 years
Blend
50% merlot, 50% cabernet franc.
Yields
28 hl/ha
