Presentation
Presentation
The vines at Quantin grow on deep gravel to produce a red wine with very ripe, smoky aromas. This is very elegant on the palate with solid, well-extracted tannin and an attractive personality in all vintages.
The vintage
2023 was marked by a uniform start to vegetation: bud-break dates returned to normal, foliage developed rapidly and the bunches emerged beautifully. Heavy rainfall in the spring tarnished the start of the season somewhat, with mildew appearing in places. There was no hot summer in 2023, but relatively cool nights and warm but not excessively hot days in July and August created ideal ripening conditions for the grapes, which produced remarkable aromatic potential.
Terroir
Deep gravel
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double guyot with debudding.
Grape Harvest: mechanical. Densimetric sorting of grapes on arrival at the winery.
Grape Harvest: mechanical. Densimetric sorting of grapes on arrival at the winery.
Harvest
11 September - 05 October 2023
Winemaking
In stainless-steel temperature controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Ageing
For 12 months in barrels with racking each trimester.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 55%
Merlot : 45%
Merlot : 45%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 12,5 % vol.
Surface area of the vineyard : 37.06 ha
Age of vines : 19 years old
Advice
Serving
Serve between 15°C and 17°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Deep garnet-red colour.
The nose, full of finesse but discreet at first, gradually reveals hints of black fruit and a gourmet touch of vanilla.
On the palate, the balance is harmonious: the body, light without being devoid of character, is supported by silky, perfectly integrated tannins. Controlled freshness enlivens every sip, making it easy to drink and a pleasure to enjoy.
The nose, full of finesse but discreet at first, gradually reveals hints of black fruit and a gourmet touch of vanilla.
On the palate, the balance is harmonious: the body, light without being devoid of character, is supported by silky, perfectly integrated tannins. Controlled freshness enlivens every sip, making it easy to drink and a pleasure to enjoy.
Food pairings
Warm green lentil salad with bacon and shallots, chicken fillet with wild mushrooms, Flemish carbonnade.
