Our wines (Vincod, ne pas toucher)
Vinified for 4 generations, from great-grandfather to great-grandson, this wine is the very essence of our estate. Luscious, fruity and powerful, it can be adapted to any occasion. A wine for every table...
The vintageThe 2020 vintage follows in the footsteps of the great Bordeaux vintages. After a mild winter and an unsettled spring, the summer with its warm days and cool nights offered the ideal climate for optimal berry development and ripening, resulting in a remarkable harvest. The profile of this vintage is less powerful than 2019, which had riper notes, but has more silkiness, finesse, delicacy and exceptional color, while being superbly structured and balanced, offering it additional years of cellaring... An exceptional vintage.
LocationSurface area of vineyard: 21 hectares
Grape varieties: 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec
Appellation : Montagne Saint-Emilion
Terroir : Clay-limestone, clay-silica and sandy soils.
In the vineyardManual pruning in winter on hillside plots and later on other plots to delay budburst and the onset of frost. Branched cane shoots reused as soil compost. Controlled yields. Mechanical harvesting.
WinemakingTraditional, temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats combined with micro-oxygenation. Alcoholic fermentation followed by malolactic fermentation. Daily pumping-over and punching-down.
Ageing12 to 14 months in French oak barrels.
Serve at around 17/18 degrees, decant if possible or open an hour before serving.
Ageing potential5 to 10 years
TastingThis vintage reveals a deep garnet-red color with subtle purple highlights. On the nose, it charms with a rich palette of aromas combining black fruits and delicate spicy nuances. On the palate, its round, generous texture reveals gourmet flavors, with fruity touches that elegantly carry through to a refined finish. A complex, harmonious wine.
Visual appearanceIntense garnet-red with purple highlights.
At noseThe nose reveals a beautiful aromatic palette combining blackberry and black cherry aromas with fine smoky notes.
On the palateRound and dense on the palate, with lovely raspberry notes ending on delicate hints of dried fruit.
Food pairingsAperitif: Platter of fine charcuterie (dry-cured ham, terrines), tapas.
Game: Roast pheasant, wild boar stew with berries.
White meats: Supreme of poultry, roast veal.
Red meats: Beef fillet with pepper sauce, grilled entrecôte.
Poultry: Duck with cherries, roast capon.
Cheeses: Camembert, Brie, character cheeses (Comté, Bleu d'Auvergne).
Desserts: Red fruit tart, dark chocolate fondant, blackberry pavlova.
World cuisine: Lamb tagine, spicy beef empanadas, beef enchiladas.
French specialties: Beef bourguignon, duck confit, grilled prime rib.
Aperitif, International cuisine, Desserts, Cheese, Game, French cuisine, White meat, Red meat, Poultry
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Allergens (sulfites)Contains sulphites
Allergens (egg)Does not contain egg or egg products
Allergens (milk)Does not contain milk or milk-based products
GMThis product contains no GMOs or GMO-derived components.
Winegrowing labelAgriculture Raisonnée
Grapes
Merlot
: 80 %
Cabernet franc
: 10 %
Cabernet sauvignon
: 5 %
Malbec
: 5 %
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2023 Or
Medium towards deep ruby red colour. Fine purity on the nose, sweet red fruit, mild oak and floral notes. Fluid palate with good volume, a rather burgundian texture with elegant red fruit, mild sice, well integrated oak and silky tannin, long and lingering finish.
Andreas Larsson
Andreas Larsson
, 93/100
An attractive red from this appellation with currant, plum, chocolate and bark aromas and flavors. Some crushed stone, too. Medium-bodied, medium, round tannins and a savory finish. Already attractive. Drink or hold.
James Suckling
James Suckling
, 90/100
What intensity and authenticity in this bouquet! It is marked by limestone and chalkiness; the terroir expresses itself with precision and relevance. In addition to the minerality, the fruit is perfectly represented through notes of cherry and blueberry. Inviting freshness through nuances of peppermint. On the palate, the wine is juicy and delicious. The tannins are precise, racy and well integrated. Refreshing tension and good expression of fruit through to the finish. Lingering finish.
Yves Beck
Yves Beck - Beckustator
, 92-93/100
