Chateau Pipeau Grand Cru Classe Saint-Emilion Magnum 2016 1.5L 14.5%

The 2016 vintage was characterized by extreme climatic conditions with record rainfall in the spring, followed
by a hot, dry summer. The flowering was rapid and homogeneous. The leaf removal was only carried out on
the rising sun side to avoid any phenomenon of scalding. The green harvest was carried out in two stages, the
first in July to ensure optimum distribution and aeration of the future harvest; a second in August resulting
in the elimination of maturing clusters. The overall maturation phase was exceptional with favorable weather
conditions, little or no moisture and cool nights. The introduction of sexual confusion in the vineyard has
prevented the appearance of perforations due to the budworms of the cluster. All these parameters made it
possible to determine with precision the optimum harvest date for each plot with perfect maturation and an
impeccable sanitary condition.

Vinification : Alcoholic fermentation at low temperature to preserve the freshness of the fruit
Barrels selection : Quality and heating adapted according to the typicity of each batch
Malolactic fermentation and aging : 50% in new barrels 50% in stainless steel vats
Yield and estimated production : 40 hl/ha for 22 000 bottles