Origins
\nThe origins of this area date back to the 16th century. A certain Pierre Trapaud moved to the Saint-Emilion area to work as a notary
\nand became a town councillor in 1556. His name is listed in the land registry at this date. The property was bought by
\nPierre Larribi\u00e8re in 1927. The vineyards were extended and the cellars modernised over the generations. In 1999, B\u00e9atrice Larribi\u00e8re, Pierre’s great-granddaughter, took over the family winery. She strives to continue its development while respecting the winemaking practices and the work of her ancestors. She has made a long series of technical and functional improvements. She pays close attention to the land, the human labour and her environment and in 2009 made the decision to switch to organic production. Today the winery manages 15 hectares of adjacent vineyards. The vines have an average age of 45 years and some vines are over 100 years old. They are planted in clay-limestone and sandy loam soils. The former provide more concentrated wines, while the latter give intense colour and a lighter style. The vineyards are planted mainly with Merlot (70%), as well as Cabernet Franc (20%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%). <\/p>\n
Fermentation
\nCultivation: a system of double pruning, leaf removal and green harvesting. Hand harvesting and sorting tables.
\nTraditional fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel vats. Maceration takes 30 days.
\nAged for 12 months in French oak barrels (containing \u00bc new wood).<\/p>\n
Varieties
\nMerlot 64%, Cabernet Franc 36%<\/p>\n
Tasting
\nDark purple colour. Delicate aromas offer black fruits such as blackcurrant and blackberry, with hints of bread and spice.
\nFresh, fleshy and elegant flavours with discreet tannins that bring complexity and finesse. Exceptional length and rich structure. <\/p>\n
Serving
\nThis wine is ideal with grilled sirloin steak, herb-crusted lamb, braised venison or cheeses,
\nsuch as Saint-Nectaire.<\/p>\n
Temperature
\n17\u00b0C
\nIdeal drinking period: from 2016 to 2019
\nMaturation possibility: until 2022<\/p>\n
Awards
\nLe Point 15-15.5\/20 “Coup de coeur”
\nGold medal “Elle \u00e0 table” in the 2016 competition
\nBronze medal Challenge Mill\u00e9simes Bio 2015
\nBronze medal Concours des Vignerons Ind\u00e9pendants 2015<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\nSurrounded by a team of professionals, oenologists and sommeliers who guarantee the quality of the wines we produce and select, we offer future wine lovers and connoisseurs from all over the world quality French wines at the right price.<\/p>\n
Varieties
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