we have found that Cabernet Franc cellars spectacularly and drives the medium-bodied expression we are looking for from our vineyard
It’s drawn from 35-year-old biodynamically managed vines rooted in a range of highland soils: some galets roulés (rolled alluvial ‘pudding’ stones)
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and with only the gentlest of oenological inputs
Flavours are well-balanced and persistent
Chateau Du Tertre, 5ème Cru 2016 denis-clair we have found that CabernetIn the past, this estate was planted with roughly one third each of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. New owners arrived in 1997 and big changes followed, with the proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot both climbing, and Merlot falling back. The 2016 wine is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 10% each of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, and 6% Petit Verdot, presently ageing in 40% new barrels. Colour is rich, deep purple, the