Reserve: the longest time in the barrel
In winemaking the Reserve gets the longest time in the barrel, and depending on the variety some of it in new barrels.
White wine
Our only white reserve wine matures in three 300-litre barrels. A new one is added every year.
Red wine
Depending on the variety, 20 to 80 percent new barrels are used: more for full-bodied varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet and Syrah, less for Pinot noir and St. Laurent. The vintage also plays a role.
The wine stays on the fine lees in the barrel until shortly before bottling.
More about the cellar and why we work this way: Cellar.