Red
2022
POMEROL
vignobles PARENT
Varietal blend
90% Merlot
10% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol by volume
14,5°
Size of the vineyard
10,5 ha
Quantity produced
22 000 bottles
Average age of vines
40 years
Grape varieties
90% Merlot
10% Cabernet Franc
Soil type
Gravel, clay
Vineyard skills
HVE, reasoned
Yields in hls/ha
23 hl/ha
Vinification
100% micro-vinification in was new, pre-fermentation maceration for 7 to 10 days at 5°, long post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation in barrels
Maturing/ageing : 16 months
Tasting commentary
The Gay is a rich, dense wine, and its power without heaviness is accompanied by a beautiful creaminess. Its natural acidity was maintained thanks to early harvests and long macerations allowed to build a real frame to counterbalance the presence of alcohol.