Origin

This 24 hectare (59 acres) steep slope constitutes our “home vineyard” immediately adjacent to the estate. The soil is composed of light- to medium-weight, stony weathered Devonian slate with considerable iron content. The forest at its upper end provides for an outstanding, balanced supply of water. Wines from this vineyard are elegant, racy, very zesty, and possess profound minerality.

Vinification

The grapes were harvested in October. After a gentle crushing, the 100% healthy grapes received several hours of skin contact to extract aroma and minerals. A slow, cool, spontaneous fermentation allowed the wine’s multi-faceted fruity aromatics to fully develop. Maturation in barrique with extended lees contact served for further complexity.