TASTING NOTES The reds display a bright ruby-red colour and reveal aromas of black fruit and spices above silky tannins. 2011 wines are well-balanced. DESCRIPTION Maceration: - Maceration and vinification take 2 to 3 weeks - Indigenous yeasts - Maceration and fermentation temperatures under total control. Joseph Drouhin seeks total control of the process of extraction; extraction gives colour and substance but should never be detrimental to the finesse and typical character of the wine. Ageing - Type: in barrels (20% in new oak) Length: 14 to 18 months Origin of the wood: French oak forests Weathering of the wood: Joseph Drouhin insists on total control of the weathering for a period of 3 years, one of the contributing elements to the elegance of the wine. INFORMATION DETAILS Temperature: 16°C (61-62°F). Cellaring: 5 to 25 years. ABV: 13%