Nose
The first nose offers cocoa aromas, swirling reveals notes of vanilla.
Palate
A soft, supple attack with a broad range of aromas. The thannins are both silky and soft. A long generous and full-bodied mouthfeel. The finish has a lovely acidity, suggesting good potential for ageing. This wine is pleasantly fresh, with all the hallmarks of a fine Pessac-léognan.
Growing Conditions
Gravelly and clay limestone soils
Plot-by-plot management with integrated drainage system
Harvest
-100% Manual in small boxes, with bunch selection on the vine
- Double sorting in the winery (bunches and grapes) using vibrating tables and optical sorting.
Bottling
At the property
Winemaking
-100-hectolitre thermo-regulated stainless steel vats
- Cold maceration : 8 degress for 3 or 5 days before fermentation
- Alcoholic fermentation at 25 degrees then 28 degrees to finish
- Small volumes pumped over 3 times daily
- Warm maceration after fermentation : 30 degrees until ready to transfer to the barrels
- The contents of each vat are transferred to barrels after tasting. Pressing using a vertical press
- Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel vats
Aging
- Maturing in 3/4 in stainless steel vats and 1/4 in french oak barrels
- Matured for 10 months
Appearance
A lovely deep colour.
Food Pairing
The perfect acoompaniment for a barbecue.