A single-block estate shaped by exposure, soil, and restraint.
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A Site With Continuity.
The land was chosen with care by the Merlaut family, whose expertise recognised a hidden gem capable of producing exceptional grapes. A single block, a mosaic of parcels, soils, and exposures, each bringing its own complexity to the blend. Every wine comes from the same bench above Osoyoos Lake, shaped by continuity, patience, and a long view of what this place can give.
Exposure, Wind, and Soil.
The estate is shaped by south and southwesterly exposure, thermal winds from Osoyoos Lake, and soils that shift from deep sand to sandy loam, gravel, and clay. These variations give each block its own character before the fruit reaches the cellar.
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Planted with purpose.
The Osoyoos Larose property spans more than 80 acres and is divided into over thirty blocks. Merlot remains the dominant planting, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, and Sémillon. Each block is managed according to its specific conditions, allowing the site to be farmed with precision while preserving its character.
Red Varietals
Acres
merlot
40.8
cabernet sauvignon
23.8
cabernet franc
7.3
petit verdot
4.4
White Varietals
Acres
sauvignon blanc
7.3
semillon
2.2
merlot – 40.8 Acres
cabernet sauvignon – 23.8 Acres
cabernet franc – 7.3 Acres
sauvignon blanc – 7.3 Acres
petit verdot – 4.4 Acres
semillon – 2.2 Acres
A significant replanting program is currently underway, focused on enhancing block diversity and long-term resilience across the property.
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ON THE EDGE OF THE WILD.
The vineyard sits on the edge of a natural reserve, held within a rich biodiversity, and every practice is chosen to sustain the ecosystem rather than subdue it. To farm here is to return each season with humility, relearning a nature that is at once fragile and immense. Year after year we understand it a little better, and vintage after vintage we strive to reveal more of its full potential.
