An harmonious, delicious, fruity wine that's easy to enjoy: simplicity is good.
Presentation
Presentation
This wine with its lilting name is unanimously acclaimed. The nose reveals subtle toasty notes, but above all aromas of red berries such as blackberry and wild strawberry. On the palate, freshness and fruit give way to perfectly controlled power.
The vintage
The 2022 vintage is an exceptional one, perhaps the vintage of the century. Our vines have shown incredible resilience in the face of record drought and high temperatures, producing dense, concentrated, fresh and fruity red wines. This surprising vintage could well surpass previous ones and leave an indelible mark on the history of our vineyards.
Location
Vineyard area: 21 hectares
Grape varieties: 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec.
Appellation : Montagne Saint-Emilion
Grape varieties: 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec.
Appellation : Montagne Saint-Emilion
Terroir
Terroir: Clay-limestone, clay-siliceous and sandy soils
In the vineyard
Manual pruning in winter on hillside plots then later on other plots to delay bud burst and the risk of frost.
Pruned branches crushed and reused in compost for the soil.
Yield control.
Mechanical harvesting.
Pruned branches crushed and reused in compost for the soil.
Yield control.
Mechanical harvesting.
Harvest
The harvest took place in mid-September for 3 weeks, allowing us to manage the work in the vineyard and cellar perfectly. The harvest was of very good quality and the yields very satisfactory, once again demonstrating the adaptability of our vines and our terroir to climate change.
Winemaking
Traditional in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats combined with a micro-oxygenation process.
Alcoholic fermentation followed by malolactic fermentation
Daily pumping over and pigeage (punching down the cap)
Alcoholic fermentation followed by malolactic fermentation
Daily pumping over and pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
9 months in stainless steel vats followed by 3 months in French oak barrels.
Varietals
Merlot : 85%
Cabernet franc : 10%
Cabernet sauvignon : 5%
Cabernet franc : 10%
Cabernet sauvignon : 5%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13,00 % vol.
GM : This product contains no GMOs or GMO-derived components.
Surface area of the vineyard : 21 ac
Age of vines : 35 years old
Aging in barrels : 12-14 month
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
Serving temperature around 17/18 °C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
This vintage has an intense carmine color with light purplish highlights. The bouquet reveals elegant toasty notes, enriched by aromas of red fruits such as blackberry and wild strawberry. On the palate, a lively freshness combines with well-controlled power, offering remarkable harmony. The simplicity of this wine brings out the depth and delicacy of its richness.
Visual appearance
This vintage has an intense carmine color with light purplish highlights.
At nose
The nose subtle toasted notes, but above all aromas of red berries such as blackberry and wild strawberry.
On the palate
In the mouth, the freshness and the fruit give ways to a perfectly controlled power. Simplicity is good.
Food pairings
Aperitifs: Black olive tapenade, bruschettas, mini vegetable quiches.
Fish: Trout fillets with almonds, grilled shrimp skewers, grilled salmon fillets.
White meats: Veal cutlets, chicken thighs, roast chicken supreme.
Poultry: Duck with cherries, roast chicken with peaches, guinea fowl with mushrooms, chicken with berries.
Cheeses: Soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert), fresh goat's cheese, roast goat's cheese.
Desserts: Red fruit tartlet, strawberry mousse, apple crumble, cherry clafoutis.
Fish: Trout fillets with almonds, grilled shrimp skewers, grilled salmon fillets.
White meats: Veal cutlets, chicken thighs, roast chicken supreme.
Poultry: Duck with cherries, roast chicken with peaches, guinea fowl with mushrooms, chicken with berries.
Cheeses: Soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert), fresh goat's cheese, roast goat's cheese.
Desserts: Red fruit tartlet, strawberry mousse, apple crumble, cherry clafoutis.
Classic food and wine pairings
Aperitif, Desserts, Cheese, Fish, Poultry
