Description
Pruneyrac, named after the family that was very involved with the estate at the beginning of the 20th century, or at least, if Eric and Isabelle are to believe the many wines under that name in the wine cellar. Speculating or not, Pruneyrac is very fitting. Une bombe aux prunes, we might say. Both in the nose and on the palate, mixed with beautiful tones of cocoa and black pepper and silky soft tannins. Complex and aromatic, round and deliciously fleshy with a long finish. Makes everyone wonderfully warm on cold days. And happy. Also important.
Open an hour in advance and serve with a nice lamb shoulder or roasted turkey.
Since 1972, the vineyards of Château Bousquette have been cultivated according to the principles of 'Nature and Progress', organic viticulture without the use of chemicals or pesticides.
Since 1996, the Swiss couple Eric and Isabelle Perret have been at the helm of the Château. The 25 hectares of vineyards of Château Bousquette are located in Saint-Chinian AOC, above the Orb river and the town of Cessenon (approximately 15km north-west of Béziers).
- Country / Region: France / Saint Chinian AOC (Languedoc)
- Grape variety(ies): 50% Mourvèdre, 50% Grenache,
- In the vineyard: Stony terroir of clay and limestone. Vines of approx. 30 years old. Organic farming. Use of own sheep manure.
- In the wine cellar: grapes completely destemmed. During the fermentation process the winemakers apply remontage. 1 year maturation in stainless steel.
- Quality mark: Organic
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