Château du Vieux Guinot Designation A.O.C Saint Emilion Grand Cru Vineyard Size 12,5 hectares Soil type Clay and chalk, chalky molasse in sub-soil Vine varieties Merlot 70 % Cabernets 30 % Planting density - Average vine age - Vine growing conditions - Pruning method - Grape harvesting - Vinification Alcoholic fermentation in thermoregulated steel and concrete vats. Maceration from 3 to 4 weeks. Malolactic fermentation in same vats. Maturing - Ageing 18 months, including 12 months in barrels (25% of new barrels each year)
