Les Gouyats Red
Vignobles Dubard - Vin de France
Red,Vin de France
90% Merlot - 10% Malbec
history
The Dubard Family for more than 30 years, has been the most famous producer of refreshing and reasonably priced wines in South-West France. The family members offer differing personalities of graduate oenologists, winemakers, and viticulturists who together make up a dynamic and passionate team that has been renowned in the Bergerac wine region for decades. Being receptive to their terroir, combining common sense and long experience with ceaseless wine-making and viticulture: are the founding principles on which the family has relied in their exceptional cuvées. They are also ongoing on the environmental label "HVE" (High Environmental Value).
Vineyard
The Dubard family settled down as winemakers in the Bergerac region, in the late 70s. These vines on calcareous-clayish hillsides are exposed to sunlight (South South-West), and a trellising thoroughly adapted to the spacing between rows maximizes maturation. Sustainable farming leads to the protection of the environment and of the “terroir” personality. It also guarantees an excellent sanitary state of the crop, and thus its final quality. The name "Les Gouyats" comes from the old local French to designate the mischievous boys and the current owner of the property and his cousin playing in the property were so named by their parents!
Winemaking
After de-stemming and crushing, the grapes are directly transferred to stainless tanks upon their arrival in the cellar. The temperature is first maintained rather low (15°C) for a few days, to maximize flavor extraction. The juice then undergoes a short (2 weeks) and rather cool (26°C) fermentation, during which daily pumping-over is realized. Such a short maceration run with quite low temperatures preserves fruity aromas and supple tannins. As soon as the fermentation is finished, the wine is drained into stainless tanks, where the malolactic fermentation and the ageing are carried out before the components are racked out and blended.
Tasting notes
This Vin de France red has an intense and dense color, leading to a flattering nose. Focused on aromas of red and full-flavored fruits, it blends pleasure with a pleasant discovery. The palate is generous, easy to drink, and well-built.
Food pairing
This red wine with character goes well as an aperitif, with meats in sauces or on grilled meats, from the first fine sunny days. Les Gouyats are best enjoyed at a serving temperature of 64°F and enjoyed in their youth (5 years of ageing potential).
Aging potential
Grape varieties
90% Merlot - 10% Malbec
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