In 2006 four Dutch entrepreneurs and wine lovers who knew each other from wine-tasting events, were offered to buy Domaine Andron with its 7 hectares of excellent quality vines and terroir. Domaine Andron is situated in the little village of Saint-Seurin de Cadourne (just north of Saint Estèphe), being neighbors of the famous Sociando-Mallet. The four entrepreneurs had the ambition to make Domaine Andron a pearl of the Médoc. They settled for nothing less than the best techniques in vineyard and chai.r.
Wine Spectator 2009
90 points out of 100
Rene Gabriel 2009
18 points out of 20
Wine Spectator 2010
91 points out of 100
Rene Gabriel 2010
18 points out of 20
Wine Spectator 2011
89 points out of 100
Rene Gabriel 2011
18 points out of 20
Wine Spectator 2012
85-88 points out of 100(en primeur)
Rene Gabriel 2012
17 points out of 20 (en primeur)
Wine Spectator 2014
88-91 points out of 100 (en primeur)
Rene Gabriel 2014
17 points out of 20 (en primeur)
Appellation: Haut- Médoc.
Vineyard: 7 hectares; 80% graves and 20% argilo-calcaire; 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc; density is 7000 plants per hectare with an average age of 35 years. The plants are guided to a higher length along poles and wires thus receiving more sunlight and leading to quicker ripening.
Work in the vineyard: Traditional, by hand. Plowing, grass growing, thinning and green harvesting.
Harvest: Manual at the optimal time. The picked grapes are transported to the chai in small crates.
Vinification: Selection on two tables de tris. Fermentation in wooden cuves of 45 Hl which are thermo regulated.
Elevage: Natural start of malolactic fermentation in new oak barrels for 80% and 20% in barrels of 1 year old. The duration depends on the evolution of the vintage – subject to repeated tastings - between 16 and 24 months.
Second Wine: Petit Andron (so far only in 2006 and 2007)
Production: 35 hectoliters per hectare, which is about 32.000 bottles.
