80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc from the outskirts of Saint-Émilion, planted on clay-calcareous soils with gravel. Grapes were
harvested by machine late-Sept to mid-Oct. Traditional winemaking with daily pumpovers to extract tannins. Maceration lasted 15 - 20
days in tanks followed by further maturation in tank. Winemaker Mr Gilles Berty. Suitable for vegetarians. Alc 13.5%, TA 3.25g/l, pH 3.5,
RS <1g/l. Special Offer: Save 25%, £10.99 - £7.99 from 29/06 to 19/07. Available from Waitrose Wine Direct and 230 branches.

Nicely baked and spicy aroma. Mellow flavour. Baked and very pleasant taste. Fresh and alive. Nice.

24 May 2011

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