« The quintessence of terroir »
The Spirit of the Wine
« The quintessence of terroir »
The plots for this cuvée are located around the family home of the estate, featuring chartreuse-style architecture. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon take root in gravelly soil over blue clays, unique, rare and prestigious on the right bank of Bordeaux.
These vines over 80 years old possess exceptional genetics and terroir for making great wines. Small, concentrated grape clusters are harvested. Aging 100% in oak barrels reveals the intensity and balance of this wine, with great aging potential.
The Cuvée de la Chartreuse represents the soul of the estate. From octogenarian vines rooted in exceptional terroir – the blue clays – these harvests produce a wine of rare concentration and elegance.
Winemaking
BlendMerlot 34%, Cabernet Franc 33%, Cabernet Sauvignon 33%
HarvestHand-picked, strict sorting
Aging18 months in new oak barrels
Alcohol14.0%
Terroir
SoilGravel on blue clay
ExposureSouth
Vine Age80+ years