Very intense crimson colour. Aromas of black fruit, liquorice and violet mixed with subtle notes of vanilla and nutmeg. Immense on the palate, smooth and robust at the same time. A true dimension and magnificent balance with a long, velvety and fruit-filled finish. The first tastings in barrels encourage us to say that we are not far from the best vintages of Château Arnauld.
• JEAN MARC QUARIN: 94/100 (Primeurs 2016)
• CHRIS KISSACK: 89/100
• TERRE DE VINS Magazine: 16/20
• CONCOURS AGRICOLE DE PARIS 2018: Silver medal
• CONCOURS DES GRANDS VINS DE FRANCE À MACON 2019: Gold Medal
• CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES: Silver medal
• INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2019: Bronze medal
• BETTANE + DESSEAUVE: 15,5/20
APPELLATION:Haut-Médoc – Cru Bourgeois
CLASSEMENT:Cru Bourgeois
VINEYARD:
– 17,2 hectares of vines
– Soil: 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:
– 70% Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure, aromas and fruitiness
– 20% Merlot gives roundness and richness
– 10% Petit Verdot that offers colour, structure and freshness.
FINAL BLEND:
– 45% Cabernet Sauvignon
– 53% Merlot
– 2% de Petit Verdot
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.
HARVEST:
from 27 September to 20 October
