Terroir
The grape varietals are planted in plots, corresponding to each hill’s exposure.
The rows are planted North - South across the hills that extend East - West (the name “Clinet” derives from ancient Gascon language meaning “Steep Hills”; this is very true of this estate).
The soil is very diverse, consisting of:
- One part, sandy clay, forming a light coating over argileous gravels mixed with traces of iron slag deposits (like in Pomerol)
- For the other part, of gravel (this district used to be called Graves de Côtes).
The vineyards planted on the sandy clay have been partly drained and the water directed towards the pond.
Production is limited to 50 HL/Ha, but most often below 48 HL/Ha. This limit is obtained by severe winter pruning and a green harvest during the summer.
The vines are trained in double Guyot, with elimination of counter buds. Grass control follows the “Natural Growing Method” adapted for each plot.
The soil is very diverse, consisting of:
- One part, sandy clay, forming a light coating over argileous gravels mixed with traces of iron slag deposits (like in Pomerol).
- For the other part, of gravel (this district used to be called Graves de Côtes).
