| When
created |
16th
century |
| Location |
Saint-Émilion
plateau |
| Area
under vine |
10,6
hectares |
| Type
of soil |
Clay-limestone |
| Grape
varieties |
70
% Merlot
25 % Cabernet Franc
5 % Cabernet Sauvignon |
Average
age of the vines
|
33
years
|
|
|
| Vats |
50%
cement (epoxy-lined)
and 50% stainless steel
Temperature-controlled |
| Maceration |
The
wine stays on
the skins for at least 3 weeks
depending on the vintage |
| Barrels |
50%
new barrels
Malolactic fermentation
in barrel |
| Ageing
in barrel |
15
to 18 months |
Average
annual production
|
58,000
bottles |
|
|