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The double Guyot training system ensures optimal ripening, reflecting the area's vocation for \u003cstrong\u003egreat Bordeaux reds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification begins with fermentation in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve aromatic freshness. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, essential for roundness, the wine matures for about a year divided between vats and \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. This stage refines the tannic structure and adds elegant spicy nuances without overpowering the fruit. Any fining is carried out exclusively with plant proteins. 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