The 10 hectare Right Bank vineyard of Domaine de l’A is located on a terroir with deep clay and limestone soils. In fact, it was the limestone that first attracted Stephane Derenoncourt to the land. The vineyard of Domaine de l’A is planted to 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyard has a south facing exposure and is planted to a vine density of 7,000 vines per hectare. The density has increased dramatically since it was first purchased by Derenoncourt. The average age of the vines is close to 35 years of age, although the vineyard has some old vines that are between 60 and 70 years of age!
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