CANTENAC BROWN

Mother Nature periodically enjoys reminding us that she remains in control when it comes to exceptional vintages, and 2022 is a perfect example. The intense sun and scarce water resources forced the vines to draw essential elements from deep within the soil to ensure their survival. Vineyard management adapted accordingly: lighter leaf thinning to protect the clusters from the sun during heatwaves, shallow soil work to limit evaporation, and controlled or removed cover crops in some plots to preserve the vines' water supply. The wait for ideal ripeness, with berries lightening day by day, tested nerves but resulted in a rare vintage. Vinification was carried out at low temperatures (25°C), with gentle and moderate extractions to preserve the grapes' great phenolic potential: the Merlots display incredible density and structure, while the Cabernets Sauvignons reveal unprecedented concentration and energy in recent years.

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