AOC Haut-Médoc

A rather dry winter and an early spring marked by frosts led to budburst on an average date. April began with two bouts of frost between the 2nd and 5th, and again on the night of the 10th. Unlike the 2021 frost, which was later and more intense, the 2022 frost occurred in less advanced and more heterogeneous vineyards. As a result, the damage, which was more difficult to assess, was also more variable, depending on the stage of budburst and the implementation of frost control measures. May was dry and warm, favouring vine growth and early, even flowering. Favourable weather conditions enabled us to meet the first condition of a good vintage, namely rapid, even flowering. A hot, stormy start to the summer after fruit set helped to maintain the phenological advance and partially replenish the soil’s water reserves. The second part of the summer was hot and rainless, favouring an early veraison. A hot, dry end to the summer. Ideal weather conditions for choosing harvest dates with peace of mind.

45.5% Merlot, 49% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 5.5% Petit-Verdot. Vertical destemming – manual sorting on a vibrating table – weighing of the harvest for more precise yields – gravity fed plot-by-plot vatting in small wooden and concrete vats (60 to 110 hl) – no crushing – use of active dry yeasts adapted to the characteristics of the vintage – vatting period of 3 to 4 weeks – gentle and selective extraction of tannins by pigeage – short pumpovers – pressing with a vertical pneumatic press. Alcohol content: 13°. 12 months of ageing, 2/3 of which are in one and two wine barrels and 1/3 in wooden vats. 

A sunny vintage with excellent ripening conditions. A garnet-purple colour, Cuvée Moulin 2022 has an intense nose of elderberries, blackcurrants, blackberries, blueberries and fresh raspberries, supported by a light, mellow woodiness. On the palate, the wine reveals great tension and fine tannins, with a good tannic structure and a long finish.

Perfect for drinking now but will keep for another 6 years

16.40€ (75cl)

AOC Haut-Médoc

Following a rainy autumn (400mm) and a mild winter (+3°C), the vines resumed their vegetative activity in the last days of March. A spring frost with temperatures between 0 and -2°C occurred on the morning of 8 April, but the vineyards once again benefited from the protective role of the estuary.
Wide temperature swings of up to 20°C over 24 hours disrupted flowering and veraison was slow due to the weather conditions. Overall, the vintage was marked by relatively little sunshine -26% in July. Harvesting took place from 27 September to 14 October.

75% Merlot, 16% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 9% Petit-Verdot. Vertical destemming – manual sorting on a vibrating table – weighing of the harvest for more precise yields – gravity fed plot-by-plot vatting in small wooden and concrete vats (60 to 110 hl) – no crushing – use of active dry yeasts adapted to the characteristics of the vintage – vatting period of 3 to 4 weeks – gentle and selective extraction of tannins by pigeage – short pumpovers – pressing with a vertical pneumatic press. Alcohol content: 13°. 12 months of ageing, 2/3 of which are in one and two wine barrels and 1/3 in wooden vats. 

A garnet-purple colour, Cuvée Moulin 2021 has an intense nose enhanced by the predominance of Merlot, supported by light, mellow oak. On the palate, the wine reveals great tension and fine tannins, with a good tannic structure and a long finish. 

Perfect for drinking now but will keep for another 4 years

15.70€ (75cl)

AOC Haut-Médoc

A very technical vintage for which we had to adapt our processes several times to overcome the challenges we encountered, the first being organising work during Covid. The particularly mild winter led to a resumption of the vegetative activity on 10 March, 3 weeks earlier than usual, leading to great apprehension around the risk of frost. Our proximity to the estuary spared us from sub-zero temperatures in late March. Spring was rainy with over 200 mm between mid-April and mid-May. Summer was very dry, from mid-June to mid-August we had no rain, temperatures sometimes exceeded 36°C and we had over 120 hrs of sunshine. 60 mm of rain fell on 12 August which was very good for the youngest vines which did not yet have a well-established deep root system. The marked difference between daytime and night-time temperatures ensured full pigmentation potential and good cell membrane permeability. Grape harvesting began on September 14th and was spread over 3 weeks. 

46% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 10% Petit-Verdot. The grapes circulate through a densimetric bath in which they are washed and then sorted according to their degree of maturity. It is then weighed and then poured by gravity into wooden and concrete tanks. Alcohol content: 13,5%. 12 months of ageing in two wine oak barrels and wooden tanks.

Deep and brilliant colour. Elegant nose, revealing notes of ripe red fruits. The palate is fruity, fresh and delicious. The woodiness is very discreet, the citrus notes mingle with the red berries and bring a tangy side.

Perfect for drinking now but will keep for another 7 years

16.40€ (75cl)

AOC Haut-Médoc

Winter was dry and without any significant cold spells. The budburst therefore came early, making us particularly attentive to temperature variations. In the spring, mild weather alternated with cool, rainy periods. Despite the rather unfavourable weather conditions, with a combination of wind, coolness and rain, the vines nonetheless flowered well. The very hot summer, with temperatures regularly above normal (for example 40° on July 23rd and 24th), fortunately saw some rainfall, thus avoiding water stress. September concluded the annual cycle with warm, dry, and sunny weather. The harvest went smoothly and was spread out over time.

56% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 8% Petit-Verdot. Vertical destemming – manual sorting on a vibrating table – weighing of the harvest for more precise yields – gravity fed plot-by-plot vatting in small wooden and concrete vats (60 to 110 hl) – no crushing – use of active dry yeasts adapted to the characteristics of the vintage – vatting period of 3 to 4 weeks – gentle and selective extraction of tannins by pigeage – short pumpovers – pressing with a vertical pneumatic press. Alcohol content: 13°. 12 months of ageing, 2/3 of which are in one and two wine barrels and 1/3 in wooden vats.

The nose is expressive, aromatic and fresh, with a beautiful maturity. Some notes of blond tobacco and hazelnuts. The smooth, round palate is very well balanced. A frank aromatic expression mixes wild strawberries, blackberries and violets. The beautiful aromatic persistence is carried by very elegant tannins.

Perfect for drinking now but will keep for another 7 years

16.40€ (75cl)

AOC Haut-Médoc

A wet winter and spring resulted in heterogeneous flowering and outbreaks of mildew. We had to keep a close eye on the vineyard! The bud burst was delayed due to a dry and cold February. May and June were also particularly rainy. On the other hand, a dry summer resulted in grapes with a high concentration. During August, intermittent showers ensured the growth cycle was not hindered. Some rain in September alternated with lovely sunny days and, when combined with a temperature which was 3° above the usual average, enabled the grapes to reach full ripeness. The grape harvest went smoothly. In terms of quality, this 2018 vintage is considered to be one of the best of its kind, although it was produced in low quantities.

51% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 16% Petit-Verdot. Vertical destemming – manual sorting on a vibrating table – weighing of the harvest for more precise yields – gravity fed plot-by-plot vatting in small wooden and concrete vats (60 to 110 hl) – no crushing – use of active dry yeasts adapted to the characteristics of the vintage – vatting period of 3 to 4 weeks – gentle and selective extraction of tannins by pigeage – short pumpovers – pressing with a vertical pneumatic press. Alcohol content: 13°. 12 months of ageing, 2/3 of which are in one and two wine barrels and 1/3 in wooden vats.

A beautiful deep, dark colour, a nose that reveals a wide range of red fruits in which wild strawberries take first place, a gourmet, tender and juicy mouth with floral notes. This elegant wine has a good balance between aromatic freshness and maturity.

Perfect for drinking now but will keep for another 7 years

16.40€ (75cl)

AOC Haut-Médoc

This vintage will be remembered because of a great freezing spell that destroyed 50% of the Medoc’s grape vines. The large terroirs fared better because of their proximity to the river, which acted as a thermal buffer. This was the case for Malescasse, where only 20% of the plots were affected. A dry cold winter (which saw a 78% precipitation shortfall in January), followed by a mild and rainy February and March, resulted in the vines budding early. During the month of April there were 2 frosty periods (on 20th-21st and 27th-28th April) that destroyed almost half of the Gironde’s harvest. These frosty spells were similar to the ones which occurred in the region during 1991. In 2017, temperatures dropped down to -5° on 10 cm shoots. Malescasse benefited from the protection of the Gironde estuary. Flowering was fast and smooth, and the ensuing grapes and bunches had good homogeneity. Summer was exceptionally dry but saw relatively fresh temperatures. September started with a rainy spell, which raised fears of a potential deterioration in the health of the vines. There were a few outbreaks of Botrytis but from 23rd September the sun shone again and the North-North West winds stopped any development of the fungus. Finally, the wines have a good Cabernet structure whilst being refined and easy to drink.

50% Merlot, 49% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 1% Petit-Verdot. Vertical destemming – manual sorting on a vibrating table – weighing of the harvest for more precise yields – gravity fed plot-by-plot vatting in small wooden and concrete vats (60 to 110 hl) – no crushing – use of active dry yeasts adapted to the characteristics of the vintage – vatting period of 3 to 4 weeks – gentle and selective extraction of tannins by pigeage – short pumpovers – pressing with a vertical pneumatic press. Alcohol content: 13°. 12 months of ageing, 2/3 of which are in one and two wine barrels and 1/3 in wooden vats.

It is a greedy vintage with a beautiful aromatic freshness on notes of black cherry and plum. The first impression in the mouth is tender, voluminous, punctuated by a slightly toasted white wood note. It is a delicate wine, the result of a fair and moderate extraction, offering immediate drinkability.

Perfect for drinking now but will keep for another 4 years

15.70€ (75cl)

AOC Haut-Médoc

A year which produced very good Merlots but will be particularly remembered for the excellence of its Cabernet-Sauvignons. Great maturity, a perfect balance of richness, concentration and acidity and all the juiciness one could ever wish for. A great year right from the word go.

49% Merlot, 36% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 15% Petit-Verdot. De-stemming. Vatting by gravity. Fermentation in concrete vats at between 26º and 28º with brief but frequent pumping-over. Vatting takes 3 weeks. Malolactic fermentation in casks. Alcohol content: 14%. 12 months in 1 and 2 wine oak casks.

Purple-garnet in colour, the 2016 immediately seduces with its very aromatic nose where black and red fruits jostle with one another. Discreetly toasted, well-rounded, and structured with elegant, silky tannins, it combines freshness with a rich, voluptuous style, and is notable for its long, meaty finish, packed with raspberries, blackcurrant and elderberries.

Perfect for drinking now but will keep for another 8 years

16.15€ (75cl)