Chateau Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac - Saint Emilion Grand Cru - 2011
The clayey-sandy structure of the Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac soil is particularly adapted in a year of heavy water deficit as in 2011. The meticulous adjustment of the work in the vineyard, depending on the contrasting weather of this vintage - very dry at the beginning and almost tropical in the end - helped manage the water supply: our vines finally resisted well on these terroirs propitious. Determining harvest dates is tricky between real health pressure and ideal maturity. We waited to the maximum, and harvested under excellent weather conditions. The new stirrer-sorter gave the best results, in this year where the importance of sorting was paramount. A vintage that reconnects with classic wines of Saint Emilion.