Nose
This 100% cabernet sauvignon leads with an expressive nose of cigar box,
baked fig compote and black currant.
Palate
The palate has a stunning intensity, with layers of dark
fruit, black cherry and savory dried herbs. Round, chewy tannins support the lingering mineraldriven
finish.
Growing Conditions
The 2012 growing season has been described by many as “textbook perfect”.
Temperate summer days moderated plant growth, contributing to smaller cluster and berry
size during lag phase, leading to increased concentration of flavors. An idyllic Indian summer
finished the maturation process, producing fruit with exceptional character and intensity.
Harvest
Hand-harvested, picked at night.
Bottling
Unfined and unfiltered; bottled June 2014.
Winemaking
Hand-sorted while still cold from the field
Fermented in small, closed top, stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts
6-day cold soak, 30 days total maceration
Gentle pumpovers and delestage
Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrels
Aging
Aged 20 months in French Oak barrels; 100% new
Coopers: Taransaud, Darnajou, Radoux, Baron
Appearance
Deep violet in color,