61.00€
Silver Medal at the 2015 Brussels World Competition
Recommanded at the 2015 Decanter Awards
“Intense garnet robe. Menthol, red fruit, spice, grilled hints and cocoa on the nose against a woody background. Smooth attack, supple and big on the palate with distinct fruit. Tight tannins. Harmonious overall. Keep it in your cellar a bit longer.”
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From the Gilbert et Gaillard Guide – Tasted in May 2015
| Packaging | Magnum – Wooden Case |
|---|---|
| Vineyard Origins | XVth century, acquired in 2008 by Philippe Bardet |
| Surface Area | 11,71 ha |
| Soils types | Sand with gravel, sandy or clayey sand subsoil |
| Average age of the vines | |
| Grape varieties | |
| Planting density | 5,800 vines per hectare |
| Tillage | Natural permanent grass cover crop |
| Yield | |
| Cultivation | Integrated farming and sustainable production, certified High Environmental Value and Iso 14001 |
| Selection | Unique grape screening technology |
| Pre-fermentation soak | Gentle at low temperature |
| Winemaking | The fruit is soaked gently in new-generation tanks in which the marc is immersed thereby enabling the extraction of silky tannins from the skins. |
| Aged in barrels | 50% new barrels & 50% one-year-old barrels |
