It offers a subtle fresh fruit nose, menthol and grilled notes, with animal touches on the background. With a great concentration, the palate unveils a tight texture built on firm but delicate tanins, still slightly strict by the end. AWARDS: Médaille d'Or de Concours de Paris 2018; 88 pts Wine Enthusiast

climate

Lalande de Pomerol has a maritime climate, caused by the Atlantic.

soil

located on the right bank of the River Dordogne, on a fabulous gravelly mound containing 10% of clay soils.

vinification

80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc & 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Elimination of non qualitative grapes before picking, alcoholic fermentation and maceration (3 to 4 weeks in total) in temperature-controlled stainless vats, 12 to18 months ageing in French oak barrels (30 % new oak barrels)