Lacroix-Martillac Red

Surface of production for red: 47 ha (total surface: 56 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 sustainable farming methods, with mechanical soil maintenance. The work on the growing vines is carried out manually (pruning, excess buds, shoots and leaves removal). High Environmental Value certification (HVE).

The very wet winter gave way to a mild and particularly dry spring, with only 40 mm of precipitation in March-April, compared to 70 mm on average. This month of April was marked by several episodes of frost, causing some damage to the earliest plots.

Flowering, at the beginning of June, was particularly uniform. The summer was relatively cool,with the exception of a heat wave at the end of July and mid-August, which led to a slight delay in the veraison.

The red grape harvest began late on September 24th and ended on October 13th. 2021 is the first vintage drived by Edouard Kressmann.

Period of harvest
Merlot : September 24 to October 1
Cabernet Sauvignon : October 1 to 13

Blending
50% Merlot – 50% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting notes
Lacroix-Martillac Red 2021 has a brilliant ruby-red color. The highly aromatic nose reveals red fruits (Morello cherry,cherry), with a touch of pepper. On the palate, the attack is smooth and round. The tannins are silky. The finish is fresh,with a hint of chocolate.

Optimal Tasting
2025-2030

Service Température
Between 16°C / 61°F and 18°C / 64°F.