OWNER

Alain and Julien Berjal

WINE MAKER

This vineyard has been run by the Berjal family for 5 generations. In 2012, the family’s continuous and careful work enabled the wine to be promoted to Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé.

SITE

The property is located very close to Chateau Canon, Chateau Clos Fourtet and Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot. The Berjal family also owns the Bordeaux wine Chateau la Tour de Segur which is located in the commune of Lussac St. Emilion.

GRAPE VARIETY

79% Merlot and 21% Cabernet.

SOIL

Clay, limestone, gravel and sand.

GROWING METHOD

Sustainable viticulture. No synthetic herbicides or pesticides. Hand-harvested.

SURFACE AREA

3.3 hectares.

DENSITY

330 wines / hectare.

VINIFICATION

The wine is fermented in cement lined vats before being moved to oak barrels.

AGEING

12 to 15 months in oak barrels (50% new) depending on the quality and character of the vintage.