Lacroix-Martillac Red
2018
Surface of production for red: 40 ha (total surface: 50 ha)
Nature of the soil: Gűnz gravel from the Quaternary period, on the plateau above the village of Martillac
Grape varieties: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon; 40% Merlot; 5% Petit Verdot
Pruning: Double Guyot system for Cabernet Sauvignon, Cordon system for Merlot and Petit Verdot
Density of planting: 7200 feet/ha
Average age of the vineyard: 25 years
Vineyard management: Traditional methods with mechanical ploughing. Sustainable Vine Protection.
Green harvesting by hand: Desuckering, excess bud removal, leaf thinning, removal of secondary shoots.
The 2018 vintage
2018 was a year marked by a spell of frost in April and an episode of hail on the 26th of May. The year was also marked by heavy downpours in Spring and by a particularly hot and dry summer. Despite the attack of mildew at the beginning of the summer in certain parcels of red vines, the sunny period from July through to the beginning of October trully saved the vintage and guaranteed a good ripening of the grapes. The reds began on the 17th of September, required a lot of attention at both stages of picking and sorting, those parcels affected by mildew. The meticulousness of our vineyard pickers, plus the effectiveness of our talented cellar team and our technical ability helped maintain healthy and ripe grapes.
Period of harvest
From September 17th to October 10th, 2018
Blending
60% Merlot – 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes
A deep, dense, purple colour. The nose is intense and aromatic, with fruity (red and black fruits), spicy (liquorice) and slightly smoky notes. The palate is at once, powerful and fresh with well-rounded tannins. A good length on the finish.»
Optimal Tasting
2023-2028
Service Température
Between 16°C / 61°F and 18°C / 64°F.
