A fine, ripe, juicy wine with balanced tannins, this is rich in Merlot and fine spice. The wine’s structure and its solid texture show fine potential. 92 pts Wine Enthusiast
WINEMAKER Julien Noël
APPELLATION Lalande-De-Pomerol
GRAPE VARIETIES 92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc
TERROIR Sandy clay for Cabernet Franc and deep black clay with layers of iron oxide in subsoils and gravel on the surface for Merlot
VITICULTURE AND VINIFICATION The grapes are transported to the cellar by gravity before being selected manually on a sorting table. Aging: in French oak barrels for 16 months (1/3% of new barrels and 2/3 1 year old barrels for the rest).
FOOD PAIRING Excellent with game, red meat, and oven-roasted Camembert.
ALCOHOL CONTENT 14%
