Chateau Tour des Gendres Le Classique Bergerac Rouge 2014
$39.00
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Product Code: 10111/14
From one of Bergerac’s renowned producers, Luc De Conti, comes this great value red wine. In recent years this vineyard has been converted to biodynamic methods with the subsequent production of quality wines much praised in the international wine press.
Product Description
Region: AOC Bergerac
Certified: Biodynamic
Alcohol: 13.5%
Grapes: 60% Merlot and 40% Malbec.
Soil:
The terroir is clayey, with limestone from the Aquitaine. The vineyard rests on a bed of limestone and produces wine with mineral qualities. Above the rocks there is a clay layer which brings complexity and strength to the wine.
Wine-making:
Certified Vin Biodynamic
Total de-stemming.
20 day fermentation period.
Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel vats and in oak barrels.
Aged on lees in stainless steel tanks.
No filtering.
Our tasting notes:
Deep garnet colour with purplish tints. The wine reveals slightly spicy notes of raspberry and cherry on the nose. This wine is crunchy and chunky on the palate, sweet yet fresh and crisp.
Food matches:
This wine will pair very well with duck breast, stewed beef, grilled meat, cheese or simply enjoy it by itself.
Accolades:
Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2013: 15/20 (mill 2011)
Single bottles, multiple bottles or complete boxes (12 bottles) may be ordered.
Product Code: 10111/14