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Château La Branne - Medoc - Cru Bourgeois
Red,Medoc - Cru Bourgeois
Merlot 100 %
history
Château La Branne is situated in the wine city Begadan, in the Medoc peninsula, 70 kms from Bordeaux. Philippe Videau had only one goal: be a winemaker. In 1986, he took back the little family Domain (only 2 ha at the beginning). Now the Estate spreads over 30 ha with différent and complementary terroirs. In 1999, with the will to improve the potential of the Vineyard, Fabienne et Philippe Videau decided to make their wines whithin the Domain: here is the beginning of Château La Branne.Since July 2016, their work in harmony with the environment has allowed them to obtain HVE certification (high environmental value).
Vineyard
The vines stretch over 62 acres. The principes of the sustainable agriculture are applied on the estate for a full expression of the terroir. The soil is sandy gravel. Vines : 30 years old - Yield : 55 hl per ha.
Winemaking
Mechanical harvesting - Traditional vinification for a sweet extraction to keep the fresh aromas.
Tasting notes
A beautiful ruby red colour with brick hints. A ripe red fruits nose with a subtle undergrowth notes. A fresh and rounded mouth with fine tannins.
Food pairing
This easy to drink wine will be perfect with meat.
Aging potential
Grape varieties
Merlot 100 %
Press
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201890 James Suckling
201893 James Suckling
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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