Date of harvest September, 28th to October, 13th 2016
Blend 61% Cabernet Sauvignon - 29% Merlot - 10% Cabernet Franc
Total vineyard surface 90 hectares around the Château
Vineyard surface under production 58 hectares in one block around the Château
Average age of the vines 38 years old
Soil - Terroir Very deep coarse gravel
Vineyard grape varieties 75% Cabernet Sauvignon - 20% Merlot - 5% Cabernet Franc
Density of planting 10 000 pieds/hectare
Rootstock Riparia gloire & 101.14
Growing of the vines Mechanical ploughing of the Soil Viticulture practices: Spraying kept to the absolute effective minimum.
Harvest Exclusively hand picked
Grape sorting Two successive selections before and after de-stemming process
Vinification A long period of maceration (about 3 weeks)
Ageing In French oak barrels (45% new barrels each vintage) for between 14 to 16 months depending on the vintage.
Owner M. François-Xavier BORIE
Oenologist - R&D Director Ms Christel SPINNER
Cellar Master M. Philippe GOUZE
Vineyard Manager M. Antonio FLORES
Consultant oenologist M. Eric BOISSENOT
Public relation Miss Emeline BORIE
Grand Cru Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste