Our wines (Vincod, ne pas toucher)
Produced for four generations, from great-grandfather to great-grandson, this wine embodies the soul of our estate as the first wine of the property. Greedy, fruity and powerful, it lends itself to all occasions. A wine to savor and share at any table!
The vintageThe 2018 vintage follows in the footsteps of recent great Bordeaux vintages. The winter was surprisingly mild, followed by a rather cool spring. Summer was hot, but the rain came at just the right time on several occasions: in July and August, then a few showers in early September. These rains were a lifesaver, keeping the grapes fresh and energized before harvest.
LocationVineyard area: 21 hectares
Grape varieties: 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec.
Appellation : Montagne Saint-Emilion
Clay-limestone, clay-silica and sandy soils
In the vineyardManual pruning in winter on hillside plots, then later on other plots to delay budburst and the onset of frost.
Branched shoots reused as soil compost.
Yield control.
Mechanical harvesting.
Traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, combined with micro-oxygenation.
Alcoholic fermentation followed by malolactic fermentation.
Daily pumping-over and punching-down.
12 to 14 months in French oak barrels and concrete vats.
Serve at around 17/18 degrees. Open or decant 1 hour before serving.
Ageing potential5 to 10 years
TastingThis cuvée seduces with its deep garnet-red color, enhanced by subtle purplish nuances. Its aromatic bouquet enchants with a harmony of black fruits and delicate spicy notes. On the palate, it offers a full, velvety texture, with greedy, fruity flavors that blossom to an elegant finish. A wine both rich and perfectly balanced.
Visual appearanceDeep garnet-red with subtle purplish hues.
At noseAromatic bouquet with a harmony of black fruits and delicate spicy notes.
On the palateFull, velvety texture, with greedy, fruity flavors, elegant finish.
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
13,5
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
: 15 %
Cabernet sauvignon
: 5 %
