Cherry-violet in color with a nose of cherries, plums and vanilla. On the palate a full-bodied wine with plums, chocolate, licorice and a mineral element. Delicious long, lingering finish. Eleven percent Syrah.
Facts
Grapes: Merlot clones 3, 6, Syrah 470
Harvest Dates: October 8, 11, 18
Yields: 2.78tpa (cl 3), 3.53tpa (cl 6), 4tpa (cl 470)
Maceration: 15 days on average
Alcohol: 14.9% by volume
pH: 3.55
TA: 0.58
Bottling Date: May 21, 2007
Barrel Aging: 19 months in oak
Cooperage: 100% French oak: 33% new oak (Demptos, Nadalie, Dargaud-Jaegle)
Production: 225 cases