Lacroix-Martillac Red

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.

A cold winter finishing with an even colder month of March, explains a late bud break. This late start was quickly offset by very mild temperatures from the 10th of April. The early and clustered flowering began at the end of May, the weather conditions in June allowed an even and rapid flowering. The months of June and July were particularly hot and dry. A water shortage led to the creation of small berries and a stop to early growth of the vine. The rainy period at the beginning of August was beneficial in producing a speedy ripening. The harvesting started early and spread out. The dry conditions of September and October allowed us to harvest the Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes at the optimum time.

Period of harvest
From September 15th to October 8th, 2015

Blending
60% Merlot – 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting notes
Lacroix-Martillac 2015 is an intense deep purple. The nose reveals a mix of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry) spices and lovely toasty notes. The mouth is well-balanced, powerful and well-structured, softened on the finish by silky tannins from the Merlot. The finish is long and attractive.

Optimal Tasting
2020-2025

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