Shiny, deep, ruby red color with violet hues. Pure and intense nose of ripe red and dark fruit. In the mouth it immediately unfolds into an impressive and harmonious whole. More complex flavors are already starting to develop. Cocoa, tobacco, leather and a fine smoked wood touch. The rich and powerful character of this vintage is perfectly contained by an impressive structure and flows into a long and perfectly balanced finale. 2016 and 2018 are widely regarded as the best PS vintages ever.

This wine is an experience in itself. Give it at least a few years to come into its own, but in fact this is a real wine that only shows its magic after years of cellar maturation. Keep it for special occasions or festive meals. classic cuisine.

climate

Microclimate situated in between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde and determining the unique climate of the Médoc. Warm, fairly dry summers and mild winters with regular precipitation and many hours of sunshine. The wind from the Atlantic Ocean blows the vineyards dry and limits diseases.

soil

The original vineyards adjoin Calon-Ségur and part of the later acquired vineyards to the best of Saint-Estèphe, named Montrose. A variety of typical gravel vineyards with lime and pebbles (Cabernet Sauvignon) and more clay dominated vineyards (Merlot).

vinification

55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot. Hand-picked harvest. Strict selection. The grapes are fermented plot by plot in stainless steel barrels. The wine then undergoes a malolactic fermentation in 50% new barrels (with light toasting) and 50% small and large barrels (2nd - 3rd wine) for 18 months.