Style
Type
Still
Winemaker
Nicolas Despagne
Varieties
Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Viticulture
Very low yields for the appellation, 80% manual harvest, 40 to 50 year old vines
Farming
Certified Biodynamic and Certified Organic
Vineyard
The Domaine de Maison Blanche, as it was named during the 19th century, is one of the most pristine and beautiful in the Libourne region. It is located in the village of Montagne, in the heart of the Montagne Saint Emilion appellation of origin, which juts out westward into Pomerol. A large white stone mansion surrounded by extensive forested gardens overlooks a vast stretch of consolidated vineyards and traditional winemaking facilities that house one of the largest collections of French oak barrels in the region as well as an ancient underground cellar for storing older vintages, some of which date back to the Second World War. Overall, the estate encompasses 32 hectares of Merlot, Cabernet and Cabernet Franc vines planted in clay-limestone and clay-sand soils. The vines are 50+ years old for the most part and are farmed using bio-dynamic methods without chemicals, pesticides or irrigation.
Vinification
20 to 30 days of vinification in thermo-regulated concrete tanks, aged in concrete tanks then in 1 to 5 year old French oak barriques (250 liters) for 9 to 12 months
Aging
Bottled un-fined and unfiltered, aged in the bottle for at least 1 year before release
Available Sizes (L)
0.750
Shelf Talkers
Tech Sheets
Offerings from Lamarsalle
Montagne-Saint-Emilion
2 Commerce Dr. Suite 3 Moorestown, NJ 08057
Office 800.245.0184
Fax 856.985.5848
