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Grapes from each plot of land are vinified separately at Haut Plantey Declerq. All tanks are temperature controlled, some are stainless steel and some are concrete. The wine is aged for twelve months before bottling, one third in oak barrels. This relatively short ageing period helps to retain some of the primary fruit flavours in the wine. The consultant oenologist at the estate is Eric Boissenot, who consults at a great many cru classé estates including Lafite, Latour, Mouton and Margaux.

This wine shows good primary fruit and has a silky structure. It makes an excellent accompaniment to grilled meats.