Palate
A concentrated bouquet with blackberry and cassis notes, just a hint of raisin, the oak neatly integrated. I appreciated the tannin structure here and the acidic drive that reins in the finish and keeps it on track. –Neal Martin, Vinous
Harvest
hand harvested.
Winemaking
One days’ cold soak (7-8°C) due to high extractability. Alcoholic fermentation (25C) for 6 days with regular pumping over followed by a single delastage. Post fermentation maceration (28/29°C) for 10 days in reductive conditions. Malo-lactic fermentation in new oak barrels.
Aging
Aged in 45% New French Oak and 55% 2nd year Oak for 12 months