Technical data
Soil composition: 60% grey clay and 40% sandy gravel, resting on red clay (iron dross)
Grape types: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
Pruning: Single and double guyot
Planting density: 6,000 vines per hectare on average
Yield: 3,500 to 4,500 litres per hectare
Average age of vines: 40 years
Ageing: 80% to 100% in new, French oak barrels, from a number of carefully selected coopers
Average length: 18 months
Racking: Racking using air pressure every 3 months
Fining: 4 to 5 fresh egg whites per barrel
Awards
Robert Parker: 89
Review
Vintage 2004
The 2004 shows a very deep colour, a very fruity nose and an elegant and structured palate, which improved in the course of ageing in barrels, 80% of which are new. The wine also features excellent length on the palate.
The Merlots, subtle