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Type & Size
of Oak Barrels
300-litre American oak 80%, (20% new & 10 % second-fill) and 20 % French oak barrels. |
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Duration
in Wood
12 months with no racking or fining. |
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When
Bottled
July 2004 with only coarse filtration prior to bottling. |
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Maturation
Potential
10 years or more. |
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Wine
Analysis
Alc.: 13.5%
T.A.: 5.8 g/l
p.H.: 3.5
R.S.: 1.7 g/l |
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Position
in Vineyards
Lower slopes of a western slope hill. |
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Type
of Soil
Medium, but well drained for warmth. |
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Average
Age of Vines
14 years. |
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Viticulture
Practice
Trellised, single irrigation per annum, heavy ‘vendange Verte’ for low crop, and uniform ripeness early in season. |
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Yield
per Hectare
3 - 4 tons. |
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Time
of Harvest
Second week in February 2003. |
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