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N°1 Saint-Emilion
AOC Saint-Emilion
N°1 Saint-Emilion is only produced in limited quantity to garantee the quality of this fine wine, where only the parcels with the highest quality potential are retained for ageing. Significant work is implemented by our growers in advance of the project to only retain the plots where Merlot and Cabernet Franc have the greatest chance of reaching optimum ripeness.
Tasting notes
With its attractive dark ruby appearance, N°1 Saint-Emilion 2022 opens with a delicious and very expressive bouquet, which combines fruity and floral notes (raspberry, violet). Initially round on the palate, the firm body is underpinned by silky tannins. The wine is long and aromatic on the finish, with delicately spicy notes.
The vintage
2022 was a vintage of contrast. Commencing amid a glacial winter, the conditions prompted the vine to draw on its rich reserves and promote a budburst of quality. As early as May, the sunny character of the vintage made its presence felt and summer conditions were characterised by scorching temperatures 2.5°C above the norm. The vine grew rapidly, according the vintage its early profile. Flowering commenced mid-May, rapid, even and generous. Although a heatwave summer, rain in June played a key role in building the vine’s resistance in the face of the drought conditions. Once again the vine demonstrated extreme resilience, boulstered by adapted viticultural practices in the vineyard. The weather during the harvest made it possible to have all the grape varieties at the optimal level of maturity. Rich, intense and sunny, 2022 is without doubt a great vintage.
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