Etoile de Pauillac 2017

AOC Pauillac is situated on the left bank of the Gironde and has all the climatic and geological conditions required to produce wines of the highest quality. This AOC boasts three wines that figured in the five 1st Grands Crus Classes of 1855. The terroir for these vines is a knoll of gravelly soil planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and to a lesser extent with Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Experts are unanimous that Cabernet Sauvignon is in its element in this terroir.

Traditional viticulture, but the vineyard is tended with a respect for environmental balance. Yields are controlled.

Maceration 15-20 days, pump-overs and maceration times differ from vat to vat depending on which block the grapes come from and the tannic ripeness.

The wine has been aged in barrels.