THE VINTAGE
Spring was cool and wet, which caused a relatively late bud break. However, the summer period warmed the vines with heat-related temperatures higher than in summer 2003. Harvest took place in autumn, with relatively cool temperatures preserving the magnificent acidity in the berries, which were picked by hand at optimum maturity.
SOILS
The plots are made up of the following soils : granite, limestone, loess, schist, flysch and calcareous schist..
GRAPES
30% Syrah, 22% Cornalin, 20% Diolinoir, 18% Humagne Rouge, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
VITICULTURE
About 6 hectares of Cornalin, Humagne Rouge, Diolinoir, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
Terraced vineyards, small plots.
Traditional viticulture in integrated production..
HARVEST
The harvest of ELECTUS began on the 25th of September and finished on the 9th of October. Each variety was harvested separately by hand, at optimum maturity.
VINIFICATION
Grapes from each plot are vinified separately. After cold maceration, fermentation is carried out spontaneously. Once the wine has been run off it is put directly into french oak barrels, of which 80% are new and the other 20% have been used.
MATURATION
Aging continues for a period of 18 months and the final blend is assembled during the racking process.
ALCOHOLIC LEVEL
13.5%
