Réserve Spéciale Saint-Emilion
The vintage
The 2015 vintage was characterised by a rather late bud burst, a quick and uniform flowering which took place under very favourable conditions (low rainfall and above-average temperatures). July was very hot (with a near-heatwave between 30 June and 6 July) and dry (20 mm of rain, like in 2010). August, however, was quite wet (90 mm on average) compared with the past fifteen years. Véraison (end July/beginning August) was quick and uniform. At a Bordeaux level, 2015 is a very good vintage, though marked by a certain lack of uniformity due to the patchy rainfall in August and September.
Winemaking
Traditional, in stainless-steel vats.
Tasting
Colour: Ruby of medium intensity.
Nose: Intense and complex nose, with aromas of wax, exotic woods, cocoa powder.
Palate: Balanced and flattering, medium structure with fine and elegant tannins, and long aromatic persistence.
Grapes
Merlot
: 85 %
Cabernet franc
: 15 %