The Wine

Blaye

Our exclusive wine is a rich, concentrated claret made from 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot grapes produced from the domaine's oldest vines. The high percentage of Merlot lends soft brambly fruit to the more structured blackcurrant-flavoured Cabernet.

During the summer months some leaves are removed from the vines to allow more sun to reach the fruit and yields are restricted by the removal of excess bunches of grapes to improve flavour and concentration in the remainder. The grapes are harvested by hand and meticulously sorted prior to temperature-controlled vinification.

Then, following the strict rules of the new charter, the wine is aged for a minimum of 18 months in oak barrels - half new, half one year old. The use of new oak barrels adds depth, complexity and ageing potential. This wine is soft enough to be delicious when young, although it will mature gracefully for many years if carefully cellared.