Benoit Germain

Chateau De Chorey

Benoit Germain is the latest Germain to assume winemaking responsibility at the Chateau de Chorey. The Chateau was reconstructed in the 1660’s on a structure dating to the 13th century.  The Germains work 17 hectares of vineyard spread over the Chorey les Beaune appelation with land in Meursault and Pernand-Vergelesses.

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Domaine Brusset Cairanne Red Les Travers

Domaine Brusset

Grape varieties :

60% Grenache, 20% Syrah,
15% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault.

Type de soil :

Clayed limestone slopes with alluvial terraces, rich in round stones.

Yield :

35 hl / ha.

Pruning :

Cordon of Royat and goblet pruning .

Age of vines :

30 years old.

Harvest :

100% hand-picked.

Vinification :

Traditional method with destalking, each grape variety is vinified separatly. Fermentation in vats for 12 days.

Maturing :

During 10 months, 70% in vats, 30% in 3 or 4 year-old oak barrels

Ageing :

5 to 8 years.

Appearance :

Intense ruby-red colour.

Aroma :

Elegant smell of blackcurrant and elderberry.

Taste :

Starting with full and concentrated flavours, silky tannins, blackcurrant and cherry, with a final touch of pepper and spice.

Serve with :

All type of meat (when young), game animals and cheese (when at the best of its age).

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