Pauillac

The vintage

The 2022 vintage is widely regarded as a remarkable vintage in Bordeaux.The year was marked by a hot and dry climate, but cool nights helped preserve the natural acidity of the grapes. The 2022 wines stand out for their remarkable balance: optimal ripeness, freshness supported by preserved acidity, silky tannins and fresh, persistent fruit aromas. This vintage naturally ranks among the great vintages for ageing.

Location

Pauillac is located 40km North of Bordeaux on the left bank of the Gironde estuary.

Terroir

Les Légendes R Pauillac is sourced from some of the best vineyards in Pauillac. Three of the five First Growth of the 1855 classification are from this famous appellation. Sitting on a beautiful gravelly hilltop, it provides the perfect ripening conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, resulting in voluptuous, well-structured wines.

Winemaking

This wine is made using traditional method. The grapes are destemmed and crushed before being placed in thermoregulated stainless steel vats for fermentation. Fermentation is conducted at 30°C and is followed by 3 weeks of maceration with regular pumping-over to ensure a good extraction of tannins and color. After malolactic fermentation, 60% of the wine is transferred into French oak barrels coming from the Lafite cooperage, for a period of 12 months.

Tasting

Deep garnet colour.
The nose is fine and delicate, combining notes of black berries (blackcurrant and blueberry) with aromas of cinnamon, cocoa and tobacco.
On the palate, the wine is well structured, rich and smooth, with ripe tannins and a finish marked by fruit and spice.

Alcohol content

Grapes

Cabernet sauvignon : 50 %
Merlot : 50 %

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