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 2021 vintage was a challenging one.
Historic frosts hit the vineyards at the beginning of April, but most of our vines were spared thanks to our undulating vineyards and high plots, which were able to avoid the frost. Subsequently, we had to increase our vigilance tenfold during the summer to avoid any risk of mildew due to wet weather. We took the risk of not harvesting too early that year, and the results were conclusive: the month of October was particularly sunny, allowing our grapes to slowly reach very good ripeness...
Surface 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
: 72 %
Cabernet franc
: 14 %
Cabernet sauvignon
: 12 %
Malbec
: 2 %
Bright, medium-deep ruby. Floral and fragrant, with light oak and butterscotch notes, combined with sweet raspberry, plum and blackcurrant. Supple, finely tuned palate with digestible red fruit, fine oak integration and a long, rounded finish, good purity and drinkability.
Andreas Larsson
Andreas Larsson
, 91/100
