Winemakers Notes
Both winter and spring were relatively cold and rainy. We then experienced a warm summer: from the beginning of January to the end of March 2008, there were 75 days above 30°C compared to 49 over the same period in 2007.
Fortunately, no extreme temperature that could threaten grape growing, were registered, and from April, temperatures were more moderate with large differences between night and day. This led to a perfect ripeness of tannins and brought impressive fruity notes to the wine.
The wine is a very deep red colour with purple highlights.
The nose has a very good intensity and reveals fresh and ripe red fruit aromas. It is very pure and defined.
The long ageing brings notes of oak that are pleasantly integrated into the wine. It is accompanied by light aromas of toast and grilling as well as and some spicy notes (a Carmenère feature); both are soft and do not dominate the wine.
In mouth, the wine is, at first, rather soft and discreet but it rapidly acquires an elegant fullness. The tannins, round and supple at first, become powerful and tight. The wine remains harmonious, balanced and introduces a nice freshness. This is a typical feature of fine Cabernet Sauvignon when conditions of ripening are optimum.
Aromas of violet and eucalyptus are present in the finish. It is very long, full and consistent. The last noticeable tannins are still young but will rapidly soften after some months of bottle age.
