A dense and generous wine with serious structure and lots of fruits to back it all up. Full body, round tannins and a juicy, fruity finish.
A rich and delicious red
Millésime 2015 : James Suckling 93 Millésime 2016 : James Suckling 92 Millésime 2019 : James Suckling 93-94 | |
Millésime 2016 : Wine Advocate 91 - Wine Spectator 92 |
In 2002, Dassault Wine Estates became the owner of its close neighbour, Château La Fleur.
The best practice were adopted then, and allowed this marvellous terroir to express itself and reach the top level of the Saint-Emilion Classified growths.
TECHNICAL INFO | |
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Appellation | Saint-Emilion Grand Cru |
VINEYARD | 27 hectares |
TYPICAL BLEND |
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VINES | Average age : 37 years |
HARVEST | Manual |
ŒNOLOGIST | Jean-Philippe Fort et Michel Rolland |
VINIFICATION | By plot in temperature controlled concrete and stainless steel vats |
AGEING | 15 to 16 months in barrels. 75% new |
PRODUCTION | 50,000 Bottles |
ALCOHOL CONTENT | 14.5% vol. |
CLOSURE TYPE | Cork |
PACKAGING |
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