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 …