The Cellar
As the harvest winds down, a new stage begins in the winemaking process: malolactic fermentation, affectionately known as “MLF.” This essential step transforms the bright malic acid in our wine into a smoo...
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The science behind wine aging slower in large formats, such as magnums (1.5L) or even larger bottles, comes down to the interaction between oxygen, the wine, and the ratio of liquid to air exposure in the ...
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What's in a year? As you most likely know, the quality of a wine is heavily impacted by the climatic conditions of the year in which it was made. Simply put, the weather affects the quality of the grapes, si...
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No rest post harvest! The work in our vineyard continues with remontage and écoulage—two crucial steps in the winemaking process. Without giving away too many of our winemaking secrets, we thought you might...
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As previously stated, we aren’t going to switch to screw caps full time any time soon, and we produced a one off parcel to order for the wonderful people at SAS Airlines, for their Business Class none the ...
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Chaptalisation, a winemaking technique named after the French chemist Jean-Antoine Chaptal, involves the addition of sugar to grape must during fermentation. It’s a practice in fact generally employed to in...
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Bordeaux, surely the world’s most revered wine region, has a rich history intertwined with the development of one of the most essential tools in the wine world: the corkscrew. This modest invention has pla...
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We’ve tasted & analysed grapes over various parcels. Some key takeaways before the beginning of the 2024 harvest, which we anticipate starting middle of next week: - One of the warmest & wettest wi...
Read moreHere, one of the most important decisions that impacts the quality of each vintage is determining the perfect moment to harvest. This decision isn’t taken lightly—it’s a meticulous process that blends deep ...
Read moreWhen a red wine, like a young Merlot-driven Bordeaux, is exposed to oxygen after being left open, several chemical reactions occur, particularly involving compounds in the wine such as polyphenols (tannins ...
Read moreVintages are increasingly heralded as ‘outstanding’, or perfect and indeed, in 2020 things were absolutely spot on but what makes a perfect Bordeaux Merlot vintage, in terms of climate, and how? A perfect ...
Read moreIn the vineyards of Lalande de Pomerol, the Veraison marks a moment of great relief and anticipation for winegrowers, particularly those cultivating Merlot, the dominant grape variety in the region. This cr...
Read moreCabernet Franc is a classic and versatile red grape variety that has made a significant mark in the world of wine. it is among the twenty most widely planted grape varieties in the whole world. Its origins a...
Read moreSummer is a crucial period for vineyard vines, characterized by rapid growth and dynamic changes. This is why this unusual weather at the moment is quite challenging for our big littles vines! Sun is finall...
Read moreWhen the mercury rises and the days grow longer, many people instinctively reach for a chilled white wine, a crisp rosé, or a refreshing beer. However, red wine, often associated with cozy winter nights and ...
Read moreThe History of the Picnic Okay, it hasn’t been the warmest summer on record, but 23 degrees and hazy sunshine, rather than 35 degrees and burning rays is of course a much more agreeable weather profile to e...
Read moreThe Bordeaux region of France is renowned for its vineyards, which produce some of the world's most prestigious wines. However, in recent years, these vineyards have faced an increasing threat from hailsto...
Read moreOur younger vintages certainly benefit aging, but otherwise the mellowing effects of waiting can be in part at least be experienced by extended aeration. They are perfect to open one evening and to be enjoy...
Read moreBonjour à tous, Nos primeurs 2023 sont maintenant disponibles à la réservation, alors n'hésitez pas à nous contacter. Nous avons reçu d'excellentes critiques, voir ci-dessous. Nous avons vendangé à part...
Read moreHere below our very excellent scores for our 2023s! This year we only made two wines, the Cabernet Franc all went into our grand vin this year: We’ve had some great reviews, as per below. There is more of a ...
Read moreDecanting a bottle of wine involves gently transferring the wine from a bottle to a wider vessel called a decanter. Here are some of the main advantages of decanting wine: Aeration: by pouring the wine i...
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