VDF Lestignac "Tempête" 2019 - Château Lestiganc

Firm, rustic natural wine from Périgord, originating from a terroir of brown and blue marl. Dark cherries and blackberries and spicy.

In the heart of Périgord (Dordogne), close to Bergerac, we find Château Lestignac. The winery has been run by the young Camille and Mathias Marquet since 2008. The couple took over the château from Mathias' grandparents, after which they immediately introduced biodynamics. On their 7.5 hectares of private land they now cultivate the land completely biodynamically and work as much as possible with local grapes. The approximately 40 year old orchards are planted on different soils: a clay-limestone plateau and various limestone slopes with flint.

When disaster struck in 2017 and the entire harvest of Chateau Lestignac was lost to frost, Camille and Mathias decided to look for winegrowers who farmed organically/biodynamically, but did not make wine themselves. They discovered a world of cool winegrowers who did not have access to a cellar to make or store wine. With these farmers and their grapes, they started the company Hors les Murs ('Outside the Walls') in 2018, where they work as marquet négociants . The couple wants the process to be clear and transparent. For example, the name 'Lestignac' no longer appears on the bottle and it is honestly stated where and from whom all the grapes come.

• Country / Region: France / Perigord (Sud-Ouest)
• Grape variety(ies): 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Character: Stormy, wild and pure natural wine
• Quality mark: Bio-dynamic / Vin Nature
• Tasting note: Strong natural wine from Perigord without being hardcore or extreme in style. A bit rustic, yeasty, lots of red cherries and blackberries, spicy and a powerful aftertaste.
• Goes well with: Strong cheeses, charcuterie, rillettes, pork neck, duck breast, sweetbreads, turkey, entrecote, wild boar stew.