La Fourquerie Designation AOC Côtes de Castillon Vineyard Size 6 hectares Soil type Clay and limestone Vine varieties Merlot 85 % Cabernet Franc 15 % Planting density - Average vine age - Vine growing conditions - Pruning method - Grape harvesting - Vinification Alcoholic fermentation in thermo-controled stainless stell vats.Maceration from 2 to 3 weeks.Malolactic fermentation in same vats. Maturing - Ageing 18 months including 12 months in barrel for 70% of total volume