Brotte
Bouvencourt, Vacqueyras
2023
About this winery
Four generations for this Châteauneuf-du-Pape house rooted in the heart of the Rhône Valley for more than 70 years. In 1931, Charles Brotte, the founder, moved to Châteauneuf-du-Pape and created a bottling cellar, to offer wine lovers to the character of this country. Later, it was the creation of the famous Pope's Vial, a true ambassador, exported to more than 95 countries. Today, La Maison Brotte is a dynamic and innovative group, which includes a vineyard of more than 60 hectares, Domaine...
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Product notes
The harvest is spread over several weeks in order to obtain perfect maturity for all berries. This naturally depends on the grape variety but also the different positions and altitudes of the vineyards in the appellation. Depending on the year, the winemaker might choose to de-stem the grapes or not before crushing. The maceration lasts 4 weeks and the temperature is kept high during the fermentation (28°C) in order to obtain a good extraction. The malolactic fermentation takes place in concrete tanks and precedes a maturation of 12 months in oak cask.
Production notes
Vacqueyras is a small village of southern Rhône situated between the famous crus of Gigondas and Beaumes de Venise. It was honoured with its own ‘cru’ status in 1990. The Vacqueyras appellation spreads over red clay and sandy soils covered with small pebbles allowing for a low yield and high concentration of colours and aromas. The climate is dry and warm and sees its effects amplified by the powerful Mistral wind.
Tasting notes
Delicate Provençal bouquet showing hints of Herbs de Provence and garrigue alongside aromas of red and black fruits, black olives and cinnamon. Following through from the nose, the palate is warmly generous and fleshy with a smooth finish showing elegant tannins and medium length.