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INFOS
Presentation
Vinified for 4 generations, from great-grandfather to great-grandson, this wine is the very essence of our estate. Luscious, fruity and powerful, it can be adapted to any occasion. A wine for every table...
The vintage
The 2022 vintage is an exceptional one, perhaps the vintage of the century. Our vines have shown incredible resilience in the face of record drought and high temperatures, producing dense, concentrated, fresh and fruity red wines. This surprising vintage could well surpass previous ones and leave an indelible mark on the history of our vineyards.
Location
Area under vine: 21 hectares
Grape varieties: 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec
Appellation : Montagne Saint-Emilion
Terroir
Terroir : Clay-limestone, clay-silica and sandy soils.
In the vineyard
Manual pruning in winter on hillside plots and later on other plots to delay budburst and the onset of frost. Branched cane shoots reused as soil compost. Controlled yields. Mechanical harvesting.
Harvest
The harvest took place in mid-September for 3 weeks, allowing us to manage the work in the vineyard and cellar perfectly. The harvest was of very good quality and the yields very satisfactory, once again demonstrating the adaptability of our vines and our terroir to climate change.
Winemaking
Traditional, temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats combined with micro-oxygenation. Alcoholic fermentation followed by malolactic fermentation. Daily pumping-over and punching-down.
Ageing
12 to 14 months in French oak barrels.
Assemblage
Merlot :
80%
Cabernet franc :
10%
Cabernet sauvignon :
5%
Malbec :
5%
CONSEILS
Serving
Serve at around 17/18 degrees, decant if possible or open an hour before serving.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Food pairings
Aperitif: Platter of fine charcuterie (dry-cured ham, terrines), tapas.
Game: Roast pheasant, wild boar stew with berries.
White meats: Supreme of poultry, roast veal.
Red meats: Beef fillet with pepper sauce, grilled entrecôte.
Poultry: Duck with cherries, roast capon.
Cheeses: Camembert, Brie, character cheeses (Comté, Bleu d'Auvergne).
Desserts: Red fruit tart, dark chocolate fondant, blackberry pavlova.
World cuisine: Lamb tagine, spicy beef empanadas, beef enchiladas.
French specialties: Beef bourguignon, duck confit, grilled prime rib.
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