| A.C.O. |
|
Pessac-Léognan |
| Classification |
|
Great Classified Growth of the Graves |
| Production |
|
Approximately 10000 cases of red
and 2500 cases of white |
| Area |
|
48 ha (120 acres) |
| Geology |
|
Gravelly sand "Villafranchien" era gravel |
| Varieties |
|
Red Wine:
Cabernet Sauvignon 60%
Merlot 33%
Cabernet Franc 4,5%
Petit Verdot 2,5%
White Wine:
Semillon 50%
Sauvignon 50% |
| Stocks |
|
101.14, Riparia, 3309 |
| Average age |
|
30 years |
| Pruning |
|
Double Guyot |
| Planting density |
|
8300 stocks/ha |
| Soil culture |
|
Traditional with regular ploughing |
| Protection of grapes |
|
reasoned control - Prophylactic and biological technics |
| Vintage |
|
Grapes are sorted out by hand in the vineyard before gathering
Several successive sortings for the whites |
| Vat time |
|
Around 4 weeks |
| Temperature control |
|
All vats are automatically regulated |
| Barrel age |
|
Red: 50% new barrels
White: 50% new barrels |
| Barrel aging |
|
16 in 24 months |
| Fining |
|
Red: fresh egg white
White: Bentonite |
| Owner |
|
Brenda & Lochlann Quinn |
