Varietal mix 64% Merlot
21% Syrah
12% Malbec

Maturing 6 months in barrels of 1 to 2 years

Tasting notes

Garnet colour with crimson reflections.

Full and attractive on the nose, with aromas of black fruit and floral notes combined with a hint of spice.

Juicy and flavourful attack, slightly warm and tangy. Dense on the mid-palate, supported by a framework of well-integrated tannins and underlined by a beautiful freshness. The fruit aromas evolve towards cocoa and liquorice notes.

The finish is harmonious and well balanced.

After a mild and dry winter, bud burst was early. One week ahead of a normal year, it started on 20 March with the Syrah and Merlot. Spring was cool and the rains in May (100 mm) reassured us about the water reserves. The head start seen at bud burst was reduced and flowering was spread out from 2 to 15 June, typical dates for the estate. The summer was hot with regular rainfall, with peaks of 36°C recorded on several occasions in July and August.

Despite these exceptional temperatures, and thanks to the freshness of our terroir, véraison began on 5 August for the Syrah and Malbec and ended on 25 August for the Cabernet Franc.

The harvest started on 22 September with the Merlot, a few days ahead of an average year, and ended on 17 October with our plot of Cabernet Sauvignon. The very fine weather in autumn contributed to the perfect success of our harvest. The grapes were picked at the required ripeness and in a very good state of health.