THE WINES
from the estate
REDS
EPONYME RED
AOC Côte Roannaise
SOIL : granite
SURFACE : 3,2 hect
GRAPE VARIETY : Gamay
PLANTING DENSITY : 5000 vines/hect
AGE OF VINES : 25 to 55 years
VINEYARD WORK : Disbudding, trellising, trimming, leaf thinning
HARVEST : manual
YIELD : 25 hl/hect
WINEMAKING : Carbonic maceration for 9 days à 30°C
AGEING : 9 months in vat
CHARACTER : A beautiful ruby red colour with nuances of violet. The nose is open with notes of fresh red fruit and spices. A wine with supple tannins and a persistent finish.
SERVICE : Best enjoyed cool (10/12°C) or at room temperature (16/18°C) depending on personal preference. Excellent whilst young, but may be cellared for 3 to 5 years.
QUERCUS RED
AOC Côte Roannaise
SOIL : granite
SURFACE : 0,8 hect
GRAPE VARIETY : Gamay
PLANTING DENSITY : 5000 pieds/hect
AGE OF VINES : 25 ans
VINEYARD WORK : Disbudding, trellising, trimming
HARVEST : manual
YIELD : 20 hl/hect
WINEMAKING : Carbonic maceration in oak barrels for 5 days at 20/22°C
AGEING : 11 months in oak barrels
CHARACTER : Superb ruby red. The nose is forthright with aromas of red stone fruit and soft oaky notes. Supple tannins and a persistent finish.
SERVICE : Room temperature (16/18°C)
Can be enjoyed in its youth, or cellared for up to 6 years.
MAGDALA RED
AOC Côte Roannaise
SOIL : granite
SURFACE : 0,8 hect
GRAPE VARIETY : Gamay
PLANTING DENSITY : 5000 vines/hect
AGE OF VINES : 25 years
VINEYARD WORK : Disbudding, trellising, leaf thinning
HARVEST : manual
YIELD : 20 hl/hect
WINEMAKING : Maceration in amphorae for 7 months at 20/22°C
AGEING : 4 months in amphorae
CHARACTER : Brilliant ruby red. Expressive red stone fruit and floral notes on the nose. In the mouth the tannins are supple and the finish persistent.
SERVICE : Serve at room temperature (16/18°C). May be consumed young or cellared for up to 10 years.
ROSÉS
EPONYME ROSÉ
AOC Côte Roannaise
SOIL : granite
SURFACE : 3,2 hect
GRAPE VARIETY : Gamay
PLANTING DENSITY : 5000 vines/hect
AGE OF VINES : 25 to 55 years
VINEYARD WORK : Disbudding, trellising, trimming, leaf thinning
HARVEST : manual
YIELD : 25hl/hect
WINEMAKING : Free run juice from the red wine fermented at 16°C
AGEING : 4 months in vat
CHARACTER : Beautifully fruity with notes of fresh fruit and immense freshness on the finish.
SERVICE : Best served chilled (8/10°C). Enjoyable in its youth, or will keep for 3 to 5 years.
WHITES
EPONYME WHITE
IGP Vin de Pays d'Urfé
SOIL : granite
SURFACE : 0,8 hect
GRAPE VARIETY : Aligoté
PLANTING DENSITY : 5000 vines/hect
AGE OF VINES : 5 to 15 years
VINEYARD WORK : Disbudding, trellising, leaf thinning
HARVEST : manual
YIELD : 60 hl/hect
WINEMAKING : Disbudding, trellising, leaf thinning
AGEING : 6 months in vat
CHARACTER : Greenish gold in colour. Fruity and mineral on the nose. Lively but elegant in the mouth, with good minerality.
SERVICE : Serve chilled (8/10°C). Best enjoyed young.
QUERCUS WHITE
IGP Vin de Pays d'Urfé
SOIL : granite
SURFACE : 0,5 hect
GRAPE VARIETIES : Aligoté et Chardonnay
PLANTING DENSITY : 5000 vines/hect
AGE OF VINES : 5 to 30 years
VINEYARD WORK : Disbudding, trellising, trimming, leaf thinning
HARVEST : manual
YIELD : 60 hl/hect
WINEMAKING : Direct pressing, settling and fermentation between 15 and 20°C.
AGEING : 11 months in oak barrels
CHARACTER : Deep gold, with a nose of vanilla and mineral notes. In the mouth it is vivid, smooth and rich.
SERVICE : Serve chilled (8/10°C)
Can be enjoyed in its youth, but may be kept for 4 years.
MAGDALA WHITE
IGP Vin de Pays d'Urfé
SOIL : granite
SURFACE : 0,4 hect
GRAPE VARIETY : Aligoté
PLANTING DENSITY : 5000 vines/hect
AGE OF VINES : 15 years
VINEYARD WORK : Disbudding, Trellissing, trimming, leaf thinning
HARVEST : manual
YIELD : 60 hl/hect
WINEMAKING : Direct pressing, settling and fermentation between 15 and 20°C in amphorae.
AGEING : 10 monts in amphorae
CHARACTER : Brilliant gold in colour. Mineral nose. In the mouth it is incisive, refined and opulent.
SERVICE : Serve chilled (8/10°C). May be enjoyed young or cellared for up to 4 years.
SPARKLING WINES
VINCENT BULLES
SOIL : granite
SURFACE : 0,5 hect
GRAPE VARIETIES : Aligoté et Chardonnay
PLANTING DENSITY : 5000 vines/hect
AGE OF VINES : 5 à 15 ans
VINEYARD WORK : Disbudding, trellising, trimming, leaf thinning
HARVEST : manual
YIELD : 60 hl/hect
WINEMAKING : Direct pressing, settling and fermentation between 15 and 20°C. Secondary fermentation in bottle and ageing on slats for 1 year.
CHARACTER : Greenish gold with fine bubbles. The nose is fruity and mineral. Bright and fresh in the mouth with good minerality. Intense but not overpowering mousse.
SERVICE : Served chilled (8/10°C). Best enjoyed young.