France, Côtes de Blaye AOC
Merlot
Description
The Bourceau family has been growers and owners since 1835. In 2017, after having studied alternative winemaking methods abroad, Wilfried Bourceau took the helm of the estate. Conscientious about the quality of the wines they produce, they decided to convert the property to organic in 2018, but going even further by creating a No Sulfur Added cuvée called Terrier des Cailloux. An enlightened blend of tradition and modernity, resulting in a distinctive and easy-drinking wine.
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
Traditional in concrete vats. No sulfur added — a method of selecting specific strains of yeasts that will block yeasts that could be potentially deviant, thus avoiding the risk of oxidation. These yeasts protect and stabilise the wine. Alcoholic fermentation carried out over 5 days
Vineyard
sandy soils, vines of around ten years old
Maturation
Few weeks in concrete tanks
