This unique wine is produced only on exceptional vintage occasions. The cuvée is made with a blend of 50% Négrette and 50% Cabernet Franc. This wine for laying down is characterized by its finesse, elegance and minerality.
The grapes, meticulously harvested by hand, come from the estate’s oldest plots dating respectively from 1965 for the Négrette and 1977 for the Cabernet Franc.
After destemming, the grapes are foulés and encuvés with very little sulfite but enough levain naturel to bring the fermentation to completion without deviation. Vinification lasts around 3 weeks, and after several soutirages, the wine is aged in barriques for 12 to 14 months.
Vineyard
30ha in Organic Agriculture Age of vines: 25 years, on average.Terroir
Boulbène and sandy loam on the surface and clay at depth.Varietals
80% Pinot Saint Georges (Négrette), 15% Malbec 5% Cabernet FrancVinification
Hand-picked grapes. Vinification carried out with very little sulfites and indigenous yeasts. Vinification lasted 3 weeks and after several rackings, the wine was aged in barrels for 13 months.Tasting
An aromatic palette captivating in its complexity: peony enhances black fruits (blackcurrant and blackberry), on a gently woody background. Its full-bodied aromas (fruity vanilla) are underscored by a framework of well-melted tannins.Wine and food pairings
With hearty dishes, red meats and cheeses. Also as an aperitif with jambon de noir de Bigorre. Beef filet en croûte, or roast woodcock with chanterelles
