Médoc
The vintage
2022 was a vintage marked by a succession of climatic excesses of varying intensity from April onwards (frost, hail, drought and heatwaves). It will be remembered as one of the earliest of the last 20 years. A mild, dry winter led to early bud-break, flowering was rapid and uniform thanks to perfect weather conditions (hot and dry) and very low sanitary pressure. Thanks to the high water reserves from 2021, the vines were able to withstand the drought and heatwave during the summer. Two thunderstorms in August enabled all grape varieties to finish their ripening in the perfect conditions. This climatically excessive vintage produced great red wines, surprisingly well-balanced and harmonious.
Location
Médoc Appellation stretches on the left bank of the Gironde Estuary, North of Bordeaux.
Terroir
Médoc benefits from an exceptional situation and a unique terroir. The gravelly hilltops characteristics of the region produce great wines with great aging potential. Wines coming from clay and limestone terroir are fine and elegant and can be appreciated in their youth.
Winemaking
This wine is made in the traditional Bordeaux method : grapes are destemmed and crushed before being placed in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Total maceration time lasts around 3 weeks, with regular pumping overs, to obtain good concentration of tannins and colour. The wine is then ready for the ageing under oak (around 50% of the final blend).
Tasting
The wine has a deep garnet-red colour.
The nose is aromatic and complex, with aromas of ripe fruit, sweet spices (cinnamon), cocoa, caramel, and liquorice.
With good sweetness on the attack, this is a full-bodied, juicy, and well-balanced wine. The tannins are present yet well-integrated, leading to a beautiful, long, spicy finish.
A fine example of this exceptional vintage in the Médoc.
Alcohol content
13,5
Grapes
Cabernet sauvignon
: 55 %
Merlot
: 45 %