Cuvée Modius
AOP Lalande de Pomerol
Château La Croix De La Chenevelle
Modius | Lalande-de-Pomerol AOP
The Modius cuvée is made from the oldest vines on the estate. Almost 70 years old, these vines cover an area of one hectare. Located at the heart of the vineyard, the soil consists of around 30 centimetres of gravel on the surface, followed by blue clay at greater depths.
Modius is Latin for “muid”, the name given to a 400-500 litre container. This is the type of barrel we use to mature this majestic cuvée for between 15 and 18 months.
Grape variety: 100% Merlot
Mechanical harvest
Vinification: temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for 4 to 5 weeks.
Ageing: 15 months in new barrels (400L)
Age of vineyard: 65 years
Bottled on the estate.
Intense ruby
Complex and open, with aromas of black fruits: blueberries, blackberries.
Straightforward palate with ripe, thick tannins.
Vintage 2018 :
– Gilbert & Gaillard : 90/100 – Or
– Decanter : 91 – Argent
How to enjoy it?
Meat, red or matured.