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Merlot
Le Ruisseau
Cotes de CastillonThis 1.8 hectare (4.4 acre) clay over limestone parcel of old vine is located a stone's throw from the demarcation line separating the Saint Émilion and Cotes de Castillon appellations. It has nothing to envy of its neighbor, sitting on the uppermost section of a south-facing slope with excellent drainage and perfect exposure to sunlight. Cropped to ensure low yields (35 hl/hectare), the result is a Merlot that strongly emphasizes the fruit characteristics of nearby Saint Émilion, yet with a combination of depth of fruit and more subtle tannins that provide the perfect counterpart to our parcel of Pey Labrie. The grower, Philippe Emile, is as passionate as they get, applying precision viticulture honed through years of working closely with Stephane Derenoncourt. Stephane's own wine, the Domaine de l'A, comes from nearby parcels.
Pey Labrie
Canon FronsacLocated on a hilltop overlooking the Dordogne and Isle rivers, this parcel represents the very best of Canon Fronsac. These 33-year old vines are planted on clay-limestone soil over a rock limestone plateau (calcaire sur asteries) that regulates water stress, not unlike the best Saint Emilion terroir situated eleven kilometers to the west. Our consultants highly recommended that we select this low-yielding 0.65 hectare (1.6 acre) parcel for its ability to produce wines of great richness, elegance and concentration. These merlots typically produce aromatic, dark ruby colored wines with a solid tannin structure, emphasizing red currants and raspberry which age wonderfully over time.
Grand Pontet
Saint EmilionOwned by our winemaking partner, Château Teyssier, this one hectare (2.5 acre) parcel of Merlot lies in the middle of a number of Saint Émilion Grand Cru Classes – including, as the name suggests, Chateau Grand Pontet. Situated a stone's throw from the centre of the village of Saint Émilion, the old vines rest on clay over limestone – classic Saint Émilion. Cropped to extremely low yields, the fruit from this vineyard goes into Jonathan Maltus' Château Laforge – a rich, powerful wine with velvety tannins and ripe black fruit.
