L’Aurage is a blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, mirroring the vineyard plantings. It displays dark berries on the nose, above which dance top notes of violets and purple fruit, with some white flower aromatic lift and spicy, cedary piquancy. The palate resonates with energy and is firmly textured, with deftly defined acidity lending a crunchiness and precision to the fruit. Dark forest fruits and sous-bois notes emerge as the palate progresses, underpinned by fine but reassuringly structured tannins and with flashes of grapefruited zestiness. 100% new oak, which is integrating nicely.