| Pavie 2004 September 2005 | PAVIE 1er Grand Cru Classé
2004 Vintage
Situation : South-east of Saint Emilion. Directly south-facing limestone and clay slope.
Surface area : 37 hectares (91.39 acres)
Density of plantation : 5,500 plants per hectare.
Grape varieties : - 70% Merlot - 20% Cabernet Franc - 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Average age of the vines : 45 years
Yield : 28 hectolitres per hectare
Vineyard management : Crop thinning, de-leafing.
Growing season data : - Flowering on June 7, 2004 - Colour change of grapes on August 14, 2004
Picking : From the 4th to the 15th October, 2004
Vinification : In oak vats
Ageing : 24 months in new barrels (French oak)
Blending : 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Production : 90,000 bottles | |
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