Pairing between finesse and powerful. Delicate and complex.
Presentation
Presentation
This wine expresses all the finesse of our gravel and ruby clay soils. A blend of Cabernet Franc et Sauvignon (65%) and Merlot. This is a very delicate Côtes de Bourg, with silky tannins, a fruity aroma and delicate oak.
Terroir
Our cabernets Francs and Sauvignons are located on the most clayey soils of Grave
Winemaking
As all our grapes, they are destemed and not crushed, barreling 20 minutes maximum after the harvest.
The Merlots are picked 7 to 10 days before the cabernets, that ones are added on the merlots in fermentation, this is we call the co-fermentation. We do the blend of the grape variety from the harvest. Batting time 25/35 days.
The Merlots are picked 7 to 10 days before the cabernets, that ones are added on the merlots in fermentation, this is we call the co-fermentation. We do the blend of the grape variety from the harvest. Batting time 25/35 days.
Ageing
Le Terroir is matured in 500L oak casks of different vintages ( new to 4/5 years) for 14 to 18 month according to the vintage.
The 500L barrel allow a sweet maturing, less oaky
The 500L barrel allow a sweet maturing, less oaky
Varietals
Cabernet franc : 40%
Cabernet sauvignon : 35%
Merlot : 25%
Cabernet sauvignon : 35%
Merlot : 25%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.5 % vol.
Production volume : 50 hL
Yield : 35 hl/ha hL/ha
Age of vines : 40 ans years old
SO2 libre : 8 mg/L
SO2 total : 40 mg/L
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
Never too warm, 16/18°C, open 2 hours before or decant.
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years, 5 years, 5 to 10 years, 10 to 15 years
Tasting
« Fresh and spontaneous nose which evokes Cabernet Franc with its notes of plum, violet, peony, fine vegetable. No dominant maturation. The mouth is crisp and fresh, with enough juice to seduce the palate».
Food pairings
A dish in sweet spice sauce (simmered eggplant with cumin for example)
Vegetables simply grilled with olive oil.
A vegetable pie, on a spinach and nuts basis
Vegetables simply grilled with olive oil.
A vegetable pie, on a spinach and nuts basis
