Interprétation Les Bézards

90-110-year-old vines on the limestone and sandy-clay soils south-facing slopes of Bourgueil, between the forest plateau and the Loire terraces. One plot: Les Bézards.

Single Guyot pruning, severe disbudding, manual leaf-thinning and green harvesting. Plots are completely grassed to protect the soil erosion, facilitate the development of biological activity and improve the the health of the harvest by reducing the vigour of the vines.

After careful monitoring of ripeness, the grapes are harvested by hand. The bunches are sorted on the stumps, then brought to the winery in crates.

- Hand-harvested, de-stemmed, whole-berry fermentation by gravity in wooden vats
- Maceration for 3 weeks, gentle extraction by punching down and pumping over
- Aged 12 months, 100% in 400-500L barrels (1/3 new). Blending for 6 months in stainless steel tanks
- Bottled and aged in bottle for 4 years before release for sale.

Deep garnet-red color. Elegant nose of morello cherry, strawberry jam and Spices and hints of spices. Ample on the attack, the palate is dynamic with fruity aromas and a touch of vanilla. The tannin is delicate, fine, fairly tight and the finish long, powdery and saline.

A gourmet wine. For cooked and grilled red meats, dishes with reduced and concentrated sauces, game.