Vintage
A glorious spring brought about a fast, even flowering and fruit set. A hot and dry July slowed down the growth of the vines. Our terroirs had built up enough water reserves during winter for our vines to continue their slow and consistent ripening. The fine, sunny days of September, cool nights, a few welcome rain showers and excellent conditions during the harvest rounded off this idyllic 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
06/10 to 14/10.
Aging
80% new oak , 20% one year old barrel for 24 months.
Surface area
37 hectares
Average age of the vines
47 years
Blend
60% merlot, 22% cabernet franc, 18% cabernet sauvignon
Yields
36 hl/ha
