The Steps
Merlot and old Cabernet Sauvignon vines, which profit from good sunlight exposure and set in clay-limestone soil, make up this top-of-the-range cuvée from Château Puynard. Vinified in stainless steel vats and then aged in French oak barrels (30% new barrels) for around 15 months, the batches are then blended and bottled after a light filtration, without fining. The result is a harmonious and complex whole, combining aromas of black fruits and toasted scents, giving volume and good structure.
The Steps 2018 tech sheet
The Steps 2017 tech sheet
| Vine-growing | Organic conversion since the end of 2017. |
|---|---|
| Surface planted | 17 Ha |
| Surface concerned | 2,0 Ha |
| Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
| Average of vines | 35 years |
| Soil and subsoil | Clay-lime |
| Harvest | Handpicking, bunches were put in small crates, reception of the raisins with sorting table |
| Vats | Steel vats, with temperature control monitoring |
| Vinification | Cold soak (skin contact maceration) for 3 days. |
| Skin contact maceration | 28 days |
| Malo-lactic fermentation | 70% in French new oak |
| Aging | 70% in French new oak for 15 months, 30% in vat. |
| Blend | 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Production | 3,000 bottles (750ml) approx |
| ABV | 13,00% alcohol |
| Tasting notes | This 2017 Chateau Puynard prestige has a beautiful body, very elegant nose, aromas of well-ripened fruits and toasted vanilla accentuated by a well-structured woody fragrance lending finesse and fine tannins. Long finish aromatic with black fruits aromas which is typical of lime and clay soil. This wine goes well with red meat, games , cheeses. |
The Steps 2016 tech sheet
| Vine-growing | Organic conversion since the end of 2017. |
|---|---|
| Surface planted | 17 Ha |
| Surface concerned | 2,0 Ha |
| Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
| Average of vines | 35 years |
| Soil and subsoil | Clay-lime |
| Harvest | Handpicking where bunches are put in small crates and the grapes then move onto the sorting table. |
| Vats | Steel vats, with temperature control monitoring |
| Vinification | Cold soak (skin contact maceration) for 3 days. |
| Skin contact maceration | 28 days |
| Malo-lactic fermentation | 70% in French new oak |
| Aging | 70% in French new oak for 15 months, 30% in vat. |
| Blend | 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Production | 3,400 bottles (750ml) approx |
| ABV | 14,00% alcohol |
| Tasting notes | A dark black cherry-colored dress announces this 2016 vintage Steps, opens with ripe black fruits completed by a delicate woody with subtle roasted notes. This premium wine has volume on the palate; it develops a chewy texture supported by fine tannins and a long finish full of promise. |
The Steps 2015 tech sheet
| Vine-growing | Sustainable viticulture |
|---|---|
| Surface planted | 17 Ha |
| Surface concerned | 2.5 Ha |
| Density of plantation | 5,000 vines/Ha |
| Average of vines | 35 years |
| Soil and subsoil | Clay soil above limestone subsoil |
| Harvest | By machine equipped with sorting process, Merlot grapes picked on the 28th of September 2015, and Cabernet sauvignon on the 12th of October 2015. |
| Vats | Steel vats, with temperature control monitoring |
| Vinification | Temperature of fermentation 27-28°C. Extration of polyphenols by using soft pumping over. |
| Skin contact maceration | 30 days long for Merlot and 21 days for Cabernet sauvignon. |
| Malo-lactic fermentation | Made in steel vats. |
| Aging | in vat with wooden staves French oak, medium toast during 7 months. |
| Blend | 85% Merlot noir, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Production | 13,000 bottles (750ml) approx |
| ABV | 14,00% alcohol |
The Steps 2018
€15.00 (75cl)
Blend of Merlot dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, this Steps cuvée from Château Puynard shows a beautiful dark colour nuanced with purple reflections. An expressive and complex bouquet characterizes this 2018, combining red and black fruits with pleasant scents of flowers (violet, rose) extended by subtle vanilla notes. Dense on the palate, the palate is generous and greedy, heady, rich in tannins but with perfectly balanced power. Pairs well with cooked or grilled meats, dishes with sauce, game and mature cheeses.
Free delivery for 12 bottles or more
Livraison gratuite pour 12 bouteilles ou plus
The Steps 2017
€15.00 (75cl)
This 2017 Chateau Puynard prestige has a beautiful body, very elegant nose, aromas of well-ripened fruits and toasted vanilla accentuated by a well-structured woody fragrance lending finesse and fine tannins. Long finish aromatic with black fruits aromas which is typical of lime and clay soil. This wine goes well with red meat, games, cheeses.
Free delivery for 12 bottles or more
Livraison gratuite pour 12 bouteilles ou plus
The Steps 2016
€15.00 (75cl)
The Steps 2016 vintage opens with ripe black fruits completed by a delicate woodiness with subtle roasted notes. This premium wine has volume on the palate; it develops a chewy texture supported by fine tannins and a long finish full of promise.
Free delivery for 12 bottles or more
Livraison gratuite pour 12 bouteilles ou plus
The Steps 2015
€10.00 (75cl)
Free delivery for 12 bottles or more
Livraison gratuite pour 12 bouteilles ou plus