The blend is a 100% Merlot. Olivier muses that he attempted Cabernet clones in the past but the quality of the clone at the time was inferior to Merlot. The reality is that Cabernet doesn’t ripen here, nor does it survive long enough to be a good enough quality old vine. In short, it is not needed and he doesn’t like it. As the fresh strawberries, structure and balance backed up by precise tannins and acidity roll over the palate, one can only agree.

• 100% Merlot •