2009 Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot is a little know variety although is one of Bordeaux's classic black grape varieties.  No longer planted in any great quantity but enjoying a small revival.  The variety normally ripens later than Cabernet Sauvignon.  It also shares Cabernet's resistance to rot.  When it rippens fully it goes on to make rich, age-worthy, and sometimes spicy wines.

The Petit Verdot at Domaine Sainte Rose, was harvested on the 12^th of September when the grapes registered 13.8 Baumé and had an acidity content of 3.7 grams/litre H2S04.  This is the first crop to be taken from the Petit Verdot vines, which were planted in March 2007

The Petit Verdot will be gently macerated in order to extract flavour and colour. 

Processing PV	Pump Over