Nose
Ripe red summer fruits with a hint of chocolate and smokiness.
Palate
A zingy fresh fruit plate with nice complexity, acidity and softy length.
Growing Conditions
2015 was an overall good Bordeaux vintage. An early start to the season led to a very hot June and July followed by a wet August.
Harvest
Weather conditions stabilised again in September with hand harvesting on the third Saturday on the month. The grape bunches were de-stemmed and lightly crushed with further deselection of unwanted berries before charging directly into stainless steel vats.
Bottling
The wine was removed from barrel into vat, tested and bottled with minimal filtration.
Winemaking
The must was cold soaked for 24-36 hours in 1000 / 500 litre vats with initial open then closed pump-overs until alcoholic fermentations was complete.
The young wines were racked off, the marc basket pressed and the young wine re-assembled prior to malolactic fermentation in vat.
Viticulture and Wine making was carried out in line with (ECOCERT) organic requirements - in conversion.
Aging
Following malolactic fermentation, the young wine was racked off into barrels for 11 months maturation in 1-3 year old French oak.
Appearance
Rich mid ruby crimson red.
Food Pairing
Pairs beautifully with richer dishes including grilled meats that include tomato and herbed sauces. Perfect also with medium hard to softer cheese. Try finishing the evening with a bit of chocolate.
