Description
Vineyard
Region: Bordeaux, Haut Médoc, France
Appellation: Haut-Médoc A.O.C.
Area / density: 10ha, 10.000–8.800 plants/ha
Terroir: clay-limestone, sandy, gravelly
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Average age of the vines: 15 years
Cultivation method: Sustainable cultivation, regular tillage, pruning, leaf removal
Vinification
Harvesting: selective hand harvesting, optimal sorting system, peristaltic pump.
Traditional vinification in concrete and stainless steel vats, temperature control, delestage twice a day, pouring in barrels after malolactic fermentation.
Aging: in French oak barrels for 12 months.
Bottling
Bottled at the Château
Tasting
A delicate floral wine in honor of Cissus, a young man who was very dear to Bacchus and who accidentally died while playing with satyrs. The inconsolable god turned him into ivy – the plant that has been bearing his name since then.
Aromatic profile
Red fruits
Floral notes
Woody Notes
Gourmet Notes
Confiture notes
Undergrowth notes
Originality
Complexity
Long finish
Tannin content
Food and wine pairings
Grilled white meat, seafood, fish papillotes.
Aging potential: 8 – 10 years
Serving temperature: 16°C – 18°C
Decanting: Recommended
