2018 CHATEAU FLEUR DE LISSE

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APPELLATION: Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
SURFACE AREA: 8.65 hectares
AVERAGE AGE OF THE VINE: 40 ans
TERROIR: Limestone and loam soils plated on hillsides
VINTAGE 2018
PRODUCTION: 14226 bottles
BLEND: 51% Merlot – 49% Cabernet Franc
ANALYSIS
ALCOHOL: 14.19 % vol. AT: 3.02 g/l
CULTURAL METHODS
Biodynamic methods since 2016
WEATHER CONDITIONS
A rainy and hail-prone spring initially caused great concern. Then, exceptionally dry and sunny summer conditions providentially set in from mid-July and lasted until the end of October. The ripening process was complete for each grape variety thanks to the good conditions in August and September, which were sufficiently dry but without excessive heat.
HARVEST
Hand picking with sorting pre and post destemming – no crushing.
VINIFICATION
In stainless steel vats – temperature 28-30°C – Maceration 2 to 4 weeks.
AGEING
18 months in barrels (30% in new oak ) and 15% in amphoras.