Vineyard

Shell limestone and mica schist - south-facing slope - Vines up to 37 years old - Gentle pruning - Organic compost

Cellar

Hand-picked - spontaneous fermentation 21 days on the skins - malolactic fermentation - 16 months in 500 litre barrels (tonneaux) partly new and from Leithaber oak - 6 months bottle ageing after bottling

Tasting Note

Black cherry - tobacco - liquorice - black pepper - powerful - multi-layered - long mineral finish

Food Pairing

Game and wild mushroom dishes - Dark meat - Matured hard cheese