Originally built by one of Napoleon’s officers on his return from the Egyptian campaign over 200 years ago this property covers 7 hectares with an ideal exposure.
A super Pomerol, rich in moreish, ripe prune fruit, soft and creamy with a voluptuous mouthfeel. Layer upon layer of dark cherry jam, mocha and coffee notes fill the mouth. The tannins are powerful and intense , yet not overpowering, and there is a wonderful freshness that gives a beautiful balance.
Destemmed 100%. Yields of 35hl/ha.Fermentation carried out plot by plot, in small stainless and cement vats with manual pumping over and punching of the caps. The malolactic fermentation took place in barrel. Aged for 18 months in fine-grained French oak barrels (50% new). Alc 13.5%
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