| Grape varieties |
50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc |
| Origin |
Towns of Blaignan, Ordonnac and Prignac in the Medoc region. Altitude: 30 m a.s.l |
| Climate |
Oceanic. Mild and humid Winter and Spring, warm and dry in Summer and Autumn. |
| Soil composition |
Stony gravel and limestone-clay. |
| Harvest |
Hand selection on the vines before picking. Tipical periods of harvest: 6 October for the Merlot, 10 October for the Cabernet-Franc, 12 October for the Cabernet Sauvignon. |
| Production technique |
Elimination of excess buds; leaf stripping as needed. |
| Vinification |
Maceration period: 15-25 days, depending on the year, the variety, and the age of the vines. |
| Ageing |
Aged in oak barrels (50% new, 50% one year old) for 12 months. |