More elegant than fleshy, more controlled than opulent, the 2023 vintage is striking in its complexity and balance. A wine that wears its red color to the eye, nose and palate. Fresh, ripe red of redcurrant and blackcurrant. Fresh, floral red of rose in the morning. The woody red of cedar. Spicy red of aguaribay pepper. Sophisticated in character. Demanding in proportion and harmony. Sap, fruit and flowers converge in the same delicacy. And relief, to be sure. A synthesis of what mineral, vegetal and know-how do best when they meet the challenge.
Harvest : September 7 to 15 for Merlot, September 15 to 29 for Cabernet-sauvignon and September 19 to 20 for Petit verdot.
Almost prophetically, Cabernet-Sauvignon is the centerpiece of the vintage. In ten years' time, the vineyard too will have given it a prominent place. Deep heart, relief. Its batches are of great delicacy.
In terms of climatic conditions, the winter was mild dry, with regular rainfall and warm temperatures in spring. An eventful summer : between hot, cool, stormy episodes and then dry. Finally, a warm autumn at the start of the harvest. Two rainy spells brought a little freshness.
Ageing : 18 months with 55% new barrels.
Vinification by parcel and within parcel, in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats.
