Château Loumelat – Red Designation Bordeaux Vineyard Size 23 ha (60 acres) Soil type Sandy-clay soils on heavy limestone Vine varieties 85% Merlot 15% Cabernet Sauvignon Planting density - Average vine age 32 years Vine growing conditions Sustainable agriculture - Grass growing vineyard Pruning method Double Guyot, 1,2 meters foliar surface Grape harvesting - Vinification 17-days maceration with semi-daily pumping over Fermentation in thermo-regulated tank at 28°C Maturing in tank Ageing 16 months