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
03/10 to 10/10.
Aging
80% new oak , 20% one year old barrel for 18 months.
Surface area
37 hectares.
Average age of the vines
47 years.
Blend
60% merlot, 22% cabernet franc, 18% cabernet sauvignon.
Yields
34 hl/ha.
