Notes from Decanter:
Top wine of the vertical. Deep, violet hue. Even if the nose is slightly closed, initially, what pure fruit! A degree higher in alcohol than the 2015, but superb balance. The pristine fruit, fine-grained tannins, focus and precision lead to an outstanding finish, surpassing even the 2010. It has the sumptuousness of the 2015, but the arc and tension of the 2010. Great capacity for ageing. Aged 50% new oak, 35% amphora."
Country
France
Sub-Region
Pauillac
Region
Bordeaux
Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Petit Verdot 2%
Farming
Organic
Soil
Gravel
Winemaking
Fermented in neutral vessels. Aged in 50% new French oak and 35% concrete amphora for 16-20 months before bottling.