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, gently crushed, and given several hours of skin contact to extract aroma and minerals. The must fermented spontaneously and slowly at low temperature so that the complex fruit aroma could develop perfectly. Subsequently, the wine was carefully matured on its lees for an extended period in stainless steel and wooden barrels.