Presentation
Location
A large stretch of land 60km long, the Haut-Médoc includes around twenty villages. Mostly made up of layers of Garonne gravel, the land is known above all for the wide diversity of soils, including limestone, clay and sandy parcels. This wide variety explains the surprising differences in style and quality found among the wines of this appellation. The originality and taste of the Haut-Médoc wines certainly comes from this special terroir. The wines have a long ageing potential.
Winemaking
Destemming and crushing of the grapes. Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature with selected yeasts and maceration of the skins. It takes around 3 weeks to obtain a rounded wine with good structure. Malolactic fermentation. Ageing on staves and in barrels to add complexity to the wine's aromas without excessive oakiness.
Varietals
Merlot : 50%
Cabernet sauvignon : 50%
Cabernet sauvignon : 50%
Specifications
Advice
Taste profile
Rouge rond boisé
Tasting
Attractive lively red colour. Fresh fruit on the nose with rather fresh oaky notes. Fruity and full on the palate, with integrated oak. Good length for this elegant wine.
Food pairings
Serve at between 16 and 18°C with meat and cheeses.
