A.O.C

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Production

40 000 bottles

Surface area

17 ha

Surface area in production

16 ha

Soil

Clay and calcareous

Grape varieties

85% Merlot / 15% Cabernet Franc [Bouchet]

Average age

35 years

Density of plantation

7 150 plants per ha

Soil culture

Traditionnal with regular ploughing

Protection of the vine

Reasoned control. Use of biological technics

Harvest

Hand-picked

Type of vats

Concrete vats, Wooden vats, Stainless stell tanks

Age of barrels

100% new french oak barrels

Ageing

18 months

Owner

Sylviane GARCIN-CATHIARD