70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot. Black cherries, flowers, chocolate and a touch of vanilla in the nose. Full and chubby character, lots of ripe fruit and notions of cocoa and cedar wood. The finish is soft but with an enviable length.

climate

Maritime climate because of the Atlantic Ocean. The warm Gulf Stream and Gironde act as heat regulators and temper the climate. This causes mild winters, hot summers, and a long, sunny autumn. The forests of the Landes provide protection against the cold sea wind.

soil

Different terroirs with mainly gravel soils that are more sandy in depth. Merlot is on clay/limestone soil.

vinification

Vinification takes place in temperature controlled stainless steel drums. Malolactic fermentation on barrel is next in the process. The different grapes and lots are ripened separately on 50 to 60% new oak for 18 months. The blend is only made afterwards. This is the same system used in Haut-Brion.