Red
2023
SAINT-JULIEN
GRAND CRU CLASSÉ EN 1855
JEAN MERLAUT
Varietal blend
83 % Cabernet Sauvignon
14,5 % Merlot
2,5 % Cabernet Franc
Alcohol by volume
NC
Quantity produced
NC
Size of the vineyard
82 ha (with 4,77 ha of fallow)
Average age of vines
49 years old
Grape varieties
64 % Cabernet Sauvignon
30 % Merlot
4 % Cabernet Franc
2 % Petit Verdot
Soil type
Garonne gravel from the first quaternary, settled more than 600 000 years ago
Vineyard skills
The vineyard is managed by using respectful Agronomic methods of the environment. Its production has been certified as an organic farming since August 2022 and the main Biodynamic principles have been implemented.
Yields in hls/ha (Grand Vin)
NC
Vinification
Vats 100% wood
Maturing / Ageing : 18 months in French, fine grain, oak barrels (95% new)
Owner's words
The vineyard is managed using agronomic methods that are totally respectful of the environment. Its production has been certified Organic since August 2022, and Biodynamic principles are applied.