Domaine Elian Da Ros - Clos Baquey 2020
Domaine Elian Da Ros is located in Cocumont in the Côtes du Marmandais , on the left bank of the Garonne. Elian Da Ros , the son of a farmer, dreamed of becoming a winemaker since childhood and began his studies in viticulture and oenology at the age of 14. After working in Alsace for 5 years, he returned to his home region and built his winery. In 1998, he produced his first vintage. Today, the estate covers 19 hectares, certified organic since 2000, and biodynamic since 2002.
Clos Baquey is a blend of Cabernet Franc (35%), Merlot (35%), Abouriou (15%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) , from a single south-facing plot. The Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are fully destemmed and vinified in open concrete vats with light punching down and maceration lasting 2 to 3 weeks. The Abouriou is vatted in whole bunches but not vinified using carbonic maceration. Each grape variety is vinified and aged separately. Aging is carried out in barrels for 22 months, the wine is transferred to concrete vats for 12 months, followed by an additional aging in bottle for 12 months.
Grape varieties: 35% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot, 15% Abouriou, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
