Production

From 2 hectares of vines with an average age of 25-30 years. A portion of the vines are situated at the base of the Saint Christophe des Bardes slope on sand and iron-rich sandstone soils, the rest are situated on the gravel soils of Saint Sulpice. Planting is high-density at 6,600-9,000 vines per hectare. Part-manual and part-machine harvest. Cold maceration to enhance aromatics, followed by thermoregulated fermentation and 2 to 3 weeks post-fermentation maceration to enhance extraction. Ageing takes place in steel tanks for 12-15 months.

Tasting notes

Intense, warm, spiced fruit on the nose, a full-bodied, plush Saint-Émilion, with rich plummy fruit throughout. This is a food-friendly Bordeaux with a softly, structured finish.

Food match

Works with a range of dishes, from classic robust beef, game and lamb roasts or stews right through to well aged farmhouse Cheddar.