Surface of the vineyard-16 hectares. Soil-deep gravels on limestone substrate. Plantation-55 % cabernet sauvignon, 40 % merlot, 5% de cabernet franc. Average age of the vineyard-45 years. Density-10 000 plants/ha. Yield-800 g/plant. Growing-Traditional-Integrated wine growing management. Harvest-Hand picking.
Traditional in concrete and wooden vats, whose volumes are proportional to the plots. Fermentation on skins-18 to 24 days.
In oak barrels during 18 months. 40 % of new oak.
5 to 25 years.
The vintage has a shining and clear color. The nose has notes of coffee beans and liquorice. In the mouth, a nice acidity brings a freshness and the tannins starts getting supple. Nice structure. They have the character of pleasant wines in their young period but with a capacity to age properly thanks to the tasty tannins, the sign of a positive evolution.