| Pavie 2007 • March 2008 | PAVIE
1st Great Classified Growth
2007 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 28 to 31, 2007,
- Colour change of grapes from July 30 to August 3, 2007.
2007 Harvest :
October 8 : beginnings of the harvest.
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 70% new barrels and 30% 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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