Chateau Bourdieu Blaye

Château Bourdieu

Blaye Côtes de Borde

Background

Since 1464, the Château Bourdieu’s vineyard extends on the terroir of the right river of Gironde. Today, belonging to the Schweitzer family, the vineyard present 75 hectares in AOC Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux. Luc and his two sons Ludovic and Richard have the culture of vine, and the taste for work well done. It is for that each cuvée is elaborated with much care and passion. “Perfection does not exist, but we will always tend towards it, by working with the same yearning” is the philosophy of the Schweitzer family. From one generation to the others, the enthusiasm for the wine endures. They has chosen to lead the vineyard towards an environmentally-friendly culture, an asset for the consumer and the people who tend the vineyards.

Tasting

This wine offers a beautiful red ruby color deep and intense. The nose is particularly fruity. Its exhales red fruits and blackcurrant aromas, completed by notes of redcurrant, A round and gourmet wine with smooth, mellow tannins express an elegant structure.

Owner: Vignobles Luc Schweit

Location: Berson

Surface: 75 hectares (Gravelly and loam soil)

Age of the Vineyard: 25 years

Varietals: 87% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet

Cultural practice: Harvesting at optimum maturity with systematic sorting of the grapes

Vinification: Ageing in traditional stainless steel vats with thermoregulatio