The vintage
The 2022 vintage was a challenging one, highlighted by two remarkable episodes: significant spring heat and the occurrence of a late typhoon. The season kicked off with a hot, dry spring, recording the highest temperatures of the last five vintages. This warm spring demanded a great deal of effort from our team of winemakers, who were responsible for irrigating the plants to ensure good growth and flowering. A rainy period set in after mid-flowering, aggravated by the passage, at the end of the season, of the remarkable typhoon Meihua bringing 300 mm of rain in 3 days. These thorny weather conditions led to major disease pressure, which severely tested the technical team, affecting yields and plot selection. To harvest the grapes at optimum ripeness, rigorous intra-parcel zoning was carried out for each terrace. Harvesting began on September 9 and ended on October 1.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 60%
Cabernet franc : 30%
Marselan : 10%
Cabernet franc : 30%
Marselan : 10%
Tasting
It has a brilliant peachy-pink color. On the nose, the wine first reveals fruity aromas of melon, followed by exotic fruits such as mango. On opening, aromas of white flowers appear. The attack is fresh on the palate, with good depth. There's a subtle hint of peach, with a lovely texture and persistence.