1503 6th Street NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Pascal and Marielle Méli
Chateau Bujan
Friendliness and a warm welcome are not insignificant assets at Bujan. Pascal, who arrived in the region in 1987, an agricultural consultant, and Marielle, architect by profession, had only one concern : to succeed at an activity that corresponded to their dearest aspiration. Today, their wines are appreciated and sought after in the four corners of the world.
Vve Founry & Fils Cuvee R
Vve Fourny & Fils
The Confidential collection
Some of our cuvees also stand out by their unique character and the maturation in small oak casks enhances their beauty.
« Opulence »
Champagne Cuvée « R » from Veuve Fourny
R for Roger, one of the House founders, who loved to blend Chardonnay with a touch of Pinot Noir, this cuvée is fully vinified in small oak casks and waits patiently in our cellars for four years; in the respect of our traditional methods Opulent and mellow: a great Champagne, perfect for exceptional dishes.
History
Chateau de Carles is a fortified Chateau built in the 15th and 16th centuries. Built on one of the 3 hills in Fronsac it was the one chosen by the future Charlemagne who built a fort on it during his conquest of Aquitane. Montaigne and La Boetie used to meet at the Chateau and, in the 18th century the property belonged to the beautiful Marquise de Boufflers, a celebrated wit and friend of Voltaire and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. In 1993 Constance and Stephane Droulers bought the Chateau which has 20 hectares on vineyards on clay/limestone slopes. Jean Luc Thunevin is their consultant winemaker who produces sophisticated wines from their hand picked grapes.
Winemaking
This wine is aged in barrels for 12 months prior to bottling. The result is a rich, yet balanced wine with soft fine tannins and an elegant, fine finish.
Grape Varieties
75% Merlot
25% Cabernet Franc