Nose
Crushed-berry aromas and salty, red-fruit flavors.
Palate
Medium body. Very fine tannins. Bright and vivid. Fresh and easy in feel, with supple plum sauce and cherry preserve flavors, lined with vanilla and anise details. Rounded finish. Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Growing Conditions
2017 was an early vintage, with a budburst at the end of March following a winter that was considerably less wet than the previous year. The beginning of the growth cycle was marked by frost over the Bordeaux vineyards, especially early in the morning of 27th April.
The flowering was quick and regular. The second half of June brought first high temperatures (35 to 38°C) and then a spell of heavy rain (70 mm) during the bunch closing, compensating for the lack of water. The very quick and even colour change was observed in the last few days of July and early August. These two months were sunny and temperate, punctuated by a few light showers that were favourable for the quick development of the grapes. Despite the rain of early September, the work carried out in the vineyard allowed the grapes to reach complete maturity
Harvest
12th September to 29th September 2017
Winemaking
In this 2017 vintage, the Merlots on the part of the Pomerol plateau that is mainly clayey offer unctuosity and structure, whereas the Merlots on the gravelly-sandy terroirs bring the finesse and roundness. As for the Cabernet Francs, they are once again decisive on these same great terroirs, bringing a
pleasant balance to the first wine blend, marrying power, elegance and complexity.
Appearance
Very attractive red.
