Lacroix-Martillac Red

Surface of production for red : 40 ha (total surface: 50 ha)
Nature of the soil : Gűnz gravel from the Quaternary period, on the plateau above the village of Martillac
Grape varieties: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon; 40% Merlot; 5% Petit Verdot
Pruning: Double Guyot system for Cabernet Sauvignon, Cordon system for Merlot and Petit Verdot
Density of planting : 7200 feet/ha
Average age of the vineyard : 25 years
Vineyard management : Traditional methods with mechanical ploughing. Sustainable Vine Protection.
Green harvesting by hand: Desuckering, excess bud removal, leaf thinning, removal of secondary shoots.

Following a mild and wet winter in which ground water levels were increased, spring 2014 was a season of constant rainfall and mild temperatures which encouraged an early bud break. The flowering period which followed this was rapid and homogeneous. After a cool and mainly dry July, August was a particularly wet month. The cool August nights stimulated a presence of advanced aromas in the white grapes and an excellent build-up of anthocyanins and aromas in the red grapes. The fabulous Indian summer in September evened out the discrepancies in ripeness, which occurred during ‘veraison’. This remarkable autumn allowed us to harvest all of our grapes with great ease.

Period of harvest
from September 26th to October16th, 2014

Blending
60% Merlot – 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting notes
The Lacroix-Martillac 2014 is an intense garnet colour with bright reflections. On the nose, aromas of red fruits (cherry, wild strawberries) and blackcurrant. The palate is elegant and soft with notes of red fruits and lightly oaked. Well-balanced with good tannins on the finish. Drink over the next 5/8 years.

Optimal Tasting
2017-2022

Service Température
Between 16°C / 61°F and 18°C / 64°F.