Château Jacques Blanc Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Appellation :Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Surface area :27 ha adjoining the Château
Soil :Fine clay limestone over a deep molasse, south facing
Grape varieties :85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc
Average age of the vines :40 years
Environmental certification :High Environmental Value – Level 3
Cultural methods :
Pruning – double guyot
Green Harvesting
Organic fertilization by nitrogen-binding plant species between the vines (plant family of Fabaceae)
Wine making :
Cold maceration lasting 6-7 days, development in stainless steel tanks for 30 days
Aging :
70% in barrels of French oak (Quercus robur, Quercus petraea) during 12 months 30% in stainless steel tanks
