Nose
Fruity nose with aromas of blackcurrant and black cherry, discreetly oaked with a subtle note
of menthol.
Palate
Clean and full attack on the palate. Good concentration with smooth and well-structured
tannins.
A long finish, very elegant and upright.
Growing Conditions
The winter of 2015 was colder than in previous years, but a mild and rather sunny start to the
vine cycle favoured early budbreak.
The first flowers appeared on the 26th of May and full bloom occurred on the 2nd of June.
On the whole, this process had been generally rapid and even.
June and July were dry and the resulting lack of water slowed the vegetation cycle.
The veraison happened early and very evenly between the 21st of July and the 10th of
August.
Harvest
Harvesting began with the Merlot on the 16th of September and ended on the 8th of October.
Intra-parcel selection ensured that the grapes were picked at exactly the right stage of
aromatic and phenolic maturity.
Winemaking
In the cellar, the first fermentations in tank produced highly coloured and aromatic musts.
Extraction took place gently, in a constant quest for silky tannins. The temperatures were
kept deliberately low to enable the fruit to express all its richness and reveal our terroir.
First tastings show great maturity in both flavours and tannins.
Aging
12 months in French oak barrels.
Appearance
Good deep red colour with slight purple reflections.
