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. Since 2015, this wine benefits 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
- Conversion to organic farming practices
WINEMAKING
- Hand harvest
- 2 Grape sorting tables, sizer and quality selection
- Gravity flow cellar
- Aged 16 months in french oak barrels - 75% of new oak & 25% of 1 year oak
- 2006
- 2011
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014
- 2015
- 2016
- 2017
- 2018
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
- 2 stars Guide Hachette 2015
- 16/20 - Wein Wisser
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
- 90/100 - James Suckling
- 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
- 2 stars - Guide Hachette 2017
- BRONZE MEDAL - Concours de Bordeaux 2016
- SILVER MEDAL - Gilbert & Gaillard 2016
BLENDING
- 83% Merlot & 17% Cabernet Franc
AWARDS
- 91/100 - Andreas Larson
- 91/100 - James Suckling
- 90/100 - Antonio Galloni
BLENDING
- 72% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc & 8% Cabernet Sauvignon
AWARDS
- 92/100 - Decanter
- 91/100 - James Suckling
- 91/100 - Wine Enthusiast
- 90/100 - Wine Spectator
- 2 stars au Guide Hachette 2019
BLENDING
- 69% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc & 6% Cabernet Sauvignon
AWARDS
- 92/100 - Wine Enthusiast
- 90/100 - James Suckling
- 15/20 - Bettane & Desseauve 2020
- 16+/20 - Jancis Robinson
BLENDING
- 78% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc
AWARDS
- 91-92/100 - James Suckling
- 90-92+/100 - Wine Advocate
- 15/20 - Bettane & Desseauve