Upper Medoc is located on the left bank of the mouth of the gironde River in southwest France. The wine producing area covers a large part of the grape growing belt in Medoc Peninsula, about 60 kilometers (37 miles) long.

Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Little Vito and malbec.

Recommended years: 20 10, 2009, 2005, 200 1 2000, 1998, 1995.

Characteristics of wine: producing moderate to full-bodied wine.

Bouquet: This wine has the flavor of dried cherry, truffle, barn and vanilla.

Maturity time: 5 to 10 years, or even longer.

Soil: The soil is mainly gravel, clay and clayey limestone.