| Pavie 2006 • July 2007 | PAVIE
1st Great Classified Growth
2006 Vintage
Situation :
The vineyard is situated on a slope rising from 30 metres to as much as 110 metres above sea level. South-east to west facing.
Surface area :
37 hectares (91.39 acres)
Soil :
- Plateau : limestone
- Mid-slope : clay
- Foot of slope : gravel
Density of plantation :
5,500 plants per hectare.
Grape varieties :
- 70% Merlot
- 20% Cabernet Franc
- 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Average age of the vines :
44 years
Yield :
28 hectolitres per hectare
Vineyard management :
Environmentally-friendly sprays, low yields, crop thinning, de-leafing.
Growing season data :
- Flowering from May 25 to June 6, 2006
- Colour change of grapes from August 1 to 9, 2006
2006 Harvest :
From the 25th September to 2nd October 2006
Vinification :
Vatting period of 37 days, according to the plots, in twenty
80 hectolitre oak vats,
Alcoholic fermentation in vats,
Malo-lactic fermentation in barrels,
Ageing in 65% new barrels and 35% first fill barrel.
Blending :
Identical to the mix of grape varieties.
Production :
Around 60,000 bottles.
Second wine.
Contact
Château Pavie SCA – Domaine de Pavie - 33330 Saint-Emilion
Tel : +33 (0) 557 554 343 – Fax : +33 (0) 557 246 399
E-mail : contact@vignoblesperse.com | |
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