In concrete tanks thermo-regulated.
Vatting time of 20 to 25 days.
Malolactic fermentation in concrete vats.
Aging
30 % new barrels ( from three different coopers).
The remainder in barrels of one and two years old.
La Plagnotte
Saint Emilion Grand Cru - Sélection This selection is the result of long thought. It is from three halves of pretty old plots (40 years old vines).
Situation
3 km north-east of Saint Emilion.
Soil
Sandy clay with traces of iron pan.
Tillage by plough.
Cultivated area
1 hectare
Grape varieties
70 % merlot - 30 % cabernet franc
Density
6000 plants per hectare
Yield
35 Hl / Ha
Harvest
Manual sorting with severe quality control.
Vinification
In stainless steel tank thermo regulated.
Fermentation of 25 to 28 days.
Malolactic fermentation in new barrels.
Aging
100 % new barrels (from three different coopers)
18 month
Château La Croix Lartigue
Côtes de Castillon
Situation
10 km east of Saint Emilion and 3 km north of Castillon
Soil
Clay and limestone hillsides facing south. Tillage by plough.
Cultivated area
7 Ha 18
Grape
70 % merlot - 30 % cabernet franc
Planting density
5500 plants per hectare
Yield
48 Hl / Ha
Harvest
Manual sorting with severe quality control.
Vinification
Controled by individual plot.
Aging
70 % in barrels of one year.
30 % in vats.
12 months.
Cîmes de Lartigue
Côtes de Castillon The heart of the land of La Croix Lartigue is expressed in this selection.
Situation
10 km east of Saint Emilion and 3 km north of Castillon
Sols
Clay and limestone hillsides facing south.
Tillage by plough.
Cultivated area
1 Ha
Grape varieties
60 % merlot - 40 % cabernet franc
Density
5500 plants per hectare
Yield
35Hl / Ha
Harvest
Manual sorting with severe quality control.
Vinification
In controlled stainless steel vats in new facilities.
Maceration cold 5 days.
Fermentation of 30 days.
Malolactic fermentation in new oak barrels whilst stirring the lees.
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