Nose

Nose of ripe fruits, red berries and plum, smoky and spicy notes.

Palate

Ample, rich and fruity mouth. Nice balance with a fresh and sappy touch. The tannins are elegant, the finish persistent and spicy with a hint of licorice.

Growing Conditions

Bordeaux-style “à côt” short pruning and single Guyot. Ploughing and controlled grassing. Leaf stripping and thinning of bunches.

Harvest

Each manual and mechanical harvest, with sorting of the grapes in the vineyard, is subject to strict selection at the Château.

Winemaking

Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats at 28°C. Long maceration period of four weeks. Malolactic fermentation.

Aging

Maturing period in vats : 18 months.

Appearance

Intense ruby color.

Food Pairing

Duck breast, meats, cheeses. Tapas. Grilled vegetables, stuffed tomatoes or Provençal style... Pears in red wine.