Domaine Elian Da Ros - Clos Baquey 2016
Domaine Elian Da Ros is located in Cocumont in the Côtes du Marmandais , on the left bank of the Garonne. Elian Da Ros , son of a farmer, dreamed of being a winegrower since his childhood and began studying viticulture and oenology at the age of 14. After working in Alsace for 5 years, he returned to his region of origin and built his cellar. In 1998, he signed his first vintage. Today, the estate extends over 19 hectares, certified organic since 2000, and biodynamic since 2002.
Clos Baquey is a blend of Cabernet Franc (35%), Merlot (35%), Abouriou (15%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) , from a single plot facing south. The Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are entirely destemmed and vinified in open concrete vats with light punching down and maceration for 2 to 3 weeks. The Abouriou is vatted in whole bunches but not vinified by carbonic maceration. Each grape variety is vinified and then matured separately. The aging is carried out in barrels for 22 months, the wine is transferred to concrete vats for 12 months, followed by additional aging in the bottle for 12 months.
Grapes: 35% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot, 15% Abouriou, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
