Nose
The bouquet opens on notes of violet, cherry and pepper.
Palate
In the mouth it is rounded and full in a well-structured
tannic framework that is both straightforward and suave. The finish is very long with pronounced flavours of blackberry and aromas of toasting.
Growing Conditions
The summer-autumn weather inversion of 2014 will remain unique in Bordeaux memories and it created a lot of enthusiasm among the regions’ winegrowers. The year was marked by early flowering and very slow ripening. The cooler summer conditions allowed largely good aroma conservation while the irreproachable quality of the crop resulted in a very handsome vintage.
Harvest
Start of harvesting : October 6th
Winemaking
Vinification by separate plots
Cold maceration with the skins for 4-5 days
3 to 4 weeks vatting for alcoholic fermentation
Free run wine goes directly into vats for malolactic fermentation
Press wines are selected according to 4 quality levels before being sent to barrels
Aging
12 months in French oak barrels (20% new barrels)
Appearance
Deep purple colouring with violet tints.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with grilled meats, lamb, beef, duck and roast partridge.
