72% MERLOT, 12% CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 8% CABERNET FRANC 8% MALBEC
Ideal climatic conditions during the summer of 2016 allowed a perfect maturity of our grapes. A deep red colour, notes of small ripe red fruits and spices as well as a beautiful creaminess on the palate characterise this wine. To enjoy today and in the years to come with red meats, game or cheeses.
At Thénac, from the 1st January to the 20th June, the total rainfall was more than in the whole of 2015. The fresh spring brought a late flowering at the end of June by which time the climatic conditions had totally changed. Not another single drop of rain fell on the vineyard until the 20th September and, in fact, we endure heatwave-like temperature in July and August. The vines could therefore catch up. The water reserves accumulated during the spring meant that the vine has had a constant access to water which, in turn, meant that we were able to get a perfect level of maturity for the grapes. The weather was ideal during the harvest with sunny days and cool temperatures.
• Age of vineyard: 25 years (Merlot), 20 years (Cabernet Sauvignon), 15 years (Cabernet Franc), 10 years (Malbec). • Density: 5,000 vines per hectare. • Yield: 62hl/ha. • Ageing: 12 months, 100% in barrels. • Bottling date: 22/05/2018. • Production: 15,300 bottles. • Alcohol: 14.5% vol. • Total acidity: 3.40 g/l. • pH: 3.59 • Annual rainfall: 1,007 mm. • Average Annual temperature: 13.49°C. • AOC Bergerac Contrôlée
