A promise of emotions for this harmonious wine. Cuvée reserved for a specific distribution circuit
Presentation
Presentation
Fruit, finesse and elegance: the winning trio for this wine from a privileged terroir. Dominant in the blend, this Merlot seduces with its greedy notes of pastry aromas that give way to ripe fruit. On the palate, it unfurls a silky body and finely woody notes.
The vintage
The 2022 vintage is an exceptional vintage, perhaps the vintage of the century. Our vines demonstrated incredible resilience in the face of record drought and high temperatures, giving rise to dense, concentrated, fresh, and fruity red wines. This surprising vintage could well surpass previous ones and leave an indelible mark in the history of our vineyard.
Location
Vineyard area: 21 hectares
Grape varieties: 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec.
Appellation: Montagne Saint-Emilion
Grape varieties: 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec.
Appellation: Montagne Saint-Emilion
Terroir
Terroir : Clay-limestone, clay-silica and sandy soils.
In the vineyard
Manual pruning in winter on hillside plots, then later on other plots to delay budburst and the onset of frost.
Branched vine shoots reused as compost for the soil.
Yield control.
Mechanical harvesting.
Branched vine shoots reused as compost for the soil.
Yield control.
Mechanical harvesting.
Harvest
The harvest took place in mid-September for 3 weeks, allowing us to manage the work in the vineyard and cellar perfectly. The harvest was of very good quality and the yields very satisfactory, once again demonstrating the adaptability of our vines and our terroir to climate change.
Winemaking
Traditional, temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats combined with micro-oxygenation.
Alcoholic fermentation followed by malolactic fermentation.
Daily pumping-over and punching-down.
Alcoholic fermentation followed by malolactic fermentation.
Daily pumping-over and punching-down.
Ageing
12 to 14 months in French oak barrels.
Varietals
Merlot : 80%
Cabernet franc : 10%
Cabernet sauvignon : 5%
Malbec : 5%
Cabernet franc : 10%
Cabernet sauvignon : 5%
Malbec : 5%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14 % vol.
Surface area of the vineyard : 21 ha
Yield : 45 hL/ha
Age of vines : 30 years old
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
Serve at around 17/18 degrees, decant if possible or open an hour before serving.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
This vintage reveals a deep garnet-red color with subtle purple highlights. On the nose, it charms with a rich palette of aromas combining black fruits and delicate spicy nuances. On the palate, its round, generous texture reveals gourmet flavors, with fruity touches that elegantly carry through to a refined finish. A complex, harmonious wine.
Visual appearance
Intense garnet-red with purple highlights.
At nose
Beautiful aromatic palette combining blackberry and black cherry aromas with fine smoky notes.
On the palate
Round and dense on the palate, with lovely raspberry notes ending on delicate hints of dried fruit.
Food pairings
Aperitifs: Platter of fine charcuterie (dry-cured ham, terrines), tapas.
World cuisine: Lamb tagine with prunes, spicy beef empanadas, Mexican dishes such as beef enchiladas.
Game: Roast pheasant, wild boar stew with berries.
French specialties: Beef bourguignon, duck confit, grilled prime rib.
White meats: Chicken supreme with mushrooms, roast veal with herbs.
Red meats: Beef fillet with pepper sauce, grilled entrecôte.
Poultry: Duck with cherries, roast capon.
Cheeses: Mature Camembert, truffled Brie, character cheeses (Comté, Bleu d'Auvergne).
Desserts: Red fruit tart, dark chocolate fondant, blackberry pavlova.
World cuisine: Lamb tagine with prunes, spicy beef empanadas, Mexican dishes such as beef enchiladas.
Game: Roast pheasant, wild boar stew with berries.
French specialties: Beef bourguignon, duck confit, grilled prime rib.
White meats: Chicken supreme with mushrooms, roast veal with herbs.
Red meats: Beef fillet with pepper sauce, grilled entrecôte.
Poultry: Duck with cherries, roast capon.
Cheeses: Mature Camembert, truffled Brie, character cheeses (Comté, Bleu d'Auvergne).
Desserts: Red fruit tart, dark chocolate fondant, blackberry pavlova.
Classic food and wine pairings
Aperitif, International cuisine, Desserts, Cheese, Game, French cuisine, White meat, Red meat, Poultry
Reviews
"A juicy red with plum and blackberry character and just a hint of chocolate. Medium body. Fine tannins. Better than 2022?"
"Initially marked by floral notes, the bouquet of this 2023 reveals different facets. In addition to peony notes, the nose displays elderberry and blackberry aromas, complemented by a touch of chalk. The wine is full-bodied and powerful. Its well-integrated tannins provide the perfect backdrop for the acidic structure, giving it temperament and even a little salinity on the finish. A wine that will blossom during its ageing and can certainly be enjoyed in its youth, but it has very good ageing potential. Owner Thomas Laydis is proud of it, and rightly so!"
