The Gironde River gravel beds at Pauillac provide the ideal drainage and riverside micro-climate enjoyed by the dominant varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon. The Bages plateau is considered the finest environment for Cabernet grapes. Here the expression is richly concentrated blackcurrant and exotic, smoky fruit, which is softened with some Merlot and has added complexity with the minute addition of the dark inky Petit Verdot.