The Wines

55% Merlot (1989-2004) picked very ripe, offset by 25% Syrah (1994-2004), 10% Cabernet Sauvignon (mid-1990s), 10% Grenache (1950s-2003), destemmed, 2-3 week vinification, cap punching, aged 30% new, 70% 1-2-3 year 228-litre oak casks 8 months, then vat raised 4 months, fined, filtered, 80-100,000 b

2006 ()

dark robe; toasted, grilled, spring black fruits aroma. Crisp, modern, upright black fruit on the palate, is well-defined, shows pepper, oak late on. “It is not a vin de terroir, because the terroir is not here for that, especially with Merlot in it. Good with red meats, cassoulet, rich foods,” Christophe Sabon. 2011-12 Nov 2007

2005 ()

mid-depth red; hint of blackberry jam on the nose, good fruit. Direct palate – pushes out with a licorice tang, shows late tannin. Needs food. From spring 2007. To 2010. Dec 2006

2004 ()

live blackberry fruit nose. Facile, attractive fruit with decent depth. Licorice finale. Some richness here.