Nose
This is a dense wine with a bouquet of blackcurrant and blueberry.
Palate
In the mouth, the first impression is straightforward yet delicate. The fine tannins melt into the body of the wine thus giving an excellent structure that ensures good keeping potential. It will therefore improve over the years for greater appreciation with maturity.
Growing Conditions
Fine gravel and chalky-clay
Harvest
- Machine harvested
- The crop is destemmed and sorted twice at the winery
Bottling
Bottled at the Château
Winemaking
Pumping over : 2 vat volumes pumped over in two operations - Temperature-controlled stainless steel vats
- Fermentation temperature : from 26-28°C
Maceration : 3 to 4 weeks in the vats
Pressing : vertical basket press
Aging
12 months in French oak barrels (30% new barrels)
Appearance
The colour evolves from ruby to garnet then to light-brick over the years but the brilliance and intensity will remain.
Food Pairing
Serve with pike-perch in red wine, duck breast with cranberries or a joint of beef with mushroom sauce.
