This property belonged to Jean-Philippe Janoueix until 2007, then to Silvio Denz until 2015. It is now the spearhead of our vineyards and represents the new generation of wine from our estates. As of 2015, this wine will benefit from a completely adapted viticultural direction. We have preserved the original wine label with the Templars’ Cross, the historic symbol of the Pomerol and Lalande-de-Pomerol appellations.
TERROIR
- Area: 13.80 hectares
- Soil: Sandy, gravelly with clayish subsoil
- Planting density: 6500 vine stocks / ha
- Average age of the vine: about 40 years old
WINEGROWING
- 4 ways of grass growing : earthing / unearthing
- Integrated wine growing
- Sustainable winegrowing process
WINEMAKING
- Selection of old vine
- Gravity flow cellar
- Grape sorting table
- Aged 16 months in french oak barrels - 75% of new oak & 25% of 1 year oak
- 2006
- 2011
- 2012
- 2014
- 2015
- 2016
BLENDING
- 83% Merlot & 17% Cabernet Franc
TASTING NOTES
Overtone of black fruits (cherry, blackcurrant) and liquorice, well balanced underlined with spices and empyreumatic aromas.
Balanced mouth. Good volume. Round and fleshy, some freshness. The end has cocoa and roasted hints.
Ageing potential : 5-8 years old
ANALYSIS
- Alcohol degree: 13,5%
- Total Acidity: 3,70 g/l
- Level of volatility: 0,57 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,4 g/l
BLENDING
- 83% Merlot & 17% Cabernet Franc
AWARDS
- 90/100 Wine Advocate
- Silver Medal IWSC 2016
- 2 stars Guide Hachette 2015
TASTING NOTES
Deep and dark hue. Black fruits nose (blackcurrant & blackberries), slightly minty.
Deep mouth Melted and silky tannins. Crunchy fruits. Great liveness.
Ageing potential : 8-10 years old
ANALYSIS
- Alcohol degree: 13,5%
- Total Acidity: 3,35 g/l
- Level of volatility: 0,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,5 g/l
BLENDING
- 83% Merlot & 17% Cabernet Franc
AWARDS
- 2 stars Guide Hachette 2016
- James Sukling 90/100
- 15/20 Gault Millau
TASTING NOTES
Deep and dark hue. Black fruits nose (blackcurrant & blackberries), slightly minty.
Deep mouth Melted and silky tannins. Crunchy fruits. Great liveness.
Ageing potential : 8-10 years old
ANALYSIS
- Alcohol degree: 13 %
- Total Acidity: 3,05 g/l
- Level of volatility: 0,58 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,5 g/l
BLENDING
- 83% Merlot & 17% Cabernet Franc
AWARDS
- 91/100 Andreas Larson
- 91/100 James Suckling
- 90/100 Antonio Galloni
- 17,5/20 Vins & Terroirs Authentique
- Gold Medal Gilbert & Gaillard 2018
BLENDING
- 72% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc & 8% Cabernet Sauvignon
AWARDS
- Neil Martin 89-91/100
- Markus del Monegro 91/100
- James Suckling 91-92/100
- Wine Enthusiast - 91/100
- The Wine Cellar Insider 90/100
- Jeb Dunnuck 90/100
- Jancis Robinson 16/20