Blend : Merlot, Cabernet Franc. Vine Aged : 40 years avg. • All fruit is hand-harvested, sorted and 100% de-stemmed • Vinification takes place in thermo-regulated cement cuves over four to five weeks • Regular pumpovers or punchdowns depending on the plot and the vintage • Wine is raised in French oak barrels, 25% of which is new, for twelve to fifteen months.