Richly purple in colour. A rare aromatic intensity that is uplifted by the superb blackcurrant notes of Merlot, habitually characterised by red fruit, and the lovely fl oral notes of Petit Verdot. Smooth and opulent in the mouth with crushed velvet tannins, and at the same time enormous energy. A delight for the senses, with a long, juicy fi nish.
• Decanter : 94
• James Suckling : 92
• Markus del Monego : 93
• Yves Beck : 93-94
• Jean Marc Quarin : 92
• Vinous : 90
• Chris Kissack : 92
• Forbes, Tom Mullen : 93
APPELLATION: Haut-Médoc – Cru Bourgeois
CLASSEMENT: Exceptional Cru Bourgeois
VINEYARD:
– 17,95 hectares of vines
– Sols : a deep layer of Quaternary Gunzian gravel on the Arcins plateau, near the Gironde estuary, which moderates weather conditions here
– Planting density: 10 000 vines per hectare
– Average age of vines: 40 years old.
GRAPE VARIETIES:
– 36% Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure, aromas and fruitiness
– 55% Merlot roundness and richness
– 9% Petit Verdot that offers colour, structure and freshness.
FINAL BLEND:
– 38% Cabernet Sauvignon
– 51% Merlot
– 11% de Petit Verdot
HARVEST:
from September 17 to 28
Merlot : september 17
Petit verdot : september 21 Cabernet sauvignon : september 22
VINIFICATION:
100% manual harvest with sorting on the vine and two sortings before destemming on harvest conveyor.
100% new barrel ageing for 16 to 18 months.
