In The Cellar
VINIFICATION : Manual and mechanical harvesting, hand sorting, total de-stemming, mechanical crushing, fermentation in stainless steel vats. AGEING : Ageing in oak barrels, for 12 months (30 % new), fining with egg white.
In The Vineyard
SITUATION : Cussac-Fort-Médoc in the heart of Haut-Médoc. Surface area 15Ha. SOIL : Gravelly hillocks, average age of vines : 40 years.
A real work of artisanal craftsmanship offering up the most seductive, fleshy, fragrant blueberry and cassis scented aromatics with a subtle kiss of leafy cedar and mocha spice. Medium to deep ruby in colour, this wine is tightly packed with earthy bramble berry fruits, red plum, blueberry crumble and a dusty, dried baking spice complexity. The tannins are soft and approachable yet sufficiently structured and inviting adding extra ballast and intensity to the long, creamy, dense finish. A very impressive wine that always defies its price point. Drink now and over the next 3 to 5 years. 92 points - Greg Sherwood MW
