The passion for winegrowing is an old tradition for the de Clock family. Originally from Holland, Jean de Clock settled in Bordeaux in 1679, and subsequently determined to cultivate a vineyard in that region. Soon King Louis the XIV, who recognized the quality of his wines, naturalized him as a French citizen in 1686. Since 1864, the property has been managed by the ancestors of Camille (Privat, Allié, Guibert, de Vulliod). Jean-Baptiste de Clock, their youngest son, is now the owner and continues both family traditions. The vineyards cover 55 hectares, and the terroir contains three different types of soil: marine rocks in the south, river formation in the west along the river and clay-chalk in the Northeast.
The Cabernet Sauvignon comes from vines planted on the south-facing chalky clay soils. Matured in neutral oak barrels for 6 months prior to bottling. A big nose of black-cherries, spicy, earthy-scented fruit, medium in body, loads of juicy red berries, and a lush, round, generous finish. It shows really pretty red & black fruits, silky tannins and a fresh & juicy finish.
