LE POMMIER MAC CABERNET FRANC/MALBEC 2019
IN THE VINEYARD
Blending: 68% Cabernet Franc; 32% Malbec.
Situation: East and north-south facing row direction
Altitude: 260m Distance from sea: Approximately 25km
Soil Type: Alluvial Rootstock: R99
Age of vines: 10-11 years Trellising: Vertical hedge
Pruning: Cordon Irrigation: Drip
THE HARVEST
Picking date: March 2019
Yield: 7 tons/ha average
ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 13.84 %; RS: 1.60; TA: 5.3g/L; pH: 3.56
IN THE CELLAR
Fermentation Temp: 28-30ºC
Yeast: Bordeaux Red
Fermentation took place in stainless tanks. Duration of fermentation was 8 days. It was pumped over twice a day for optimum colour and tannin extraction. When fermented dry it was pressed into French oak barrels.
Malolactic fermentation: Barrel
Wood ageing: 10 months in French oak,
1/3 in second fill, 1/3 in third fill and 1/3 in fourth fill
Bottled: January 2020
AGING SUGGESTIONS
3-7 years
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
This is an excellent partner with most meat dishes, especially game.
BLENDING INFORMATION
Blending: 68% Cabernet Franc; 32% Malbec.
