Château de Minière, Rouge de Minière, AOP Bourgueil, Red
Château de Minière, Rouge de Minière, AOP Bourgueil, Red
Château de Minière was handed down through a line of women for two centuries ever since Marie-Genevieve d’Espinay married Martial du Soulier in 1767 and brought him the property in her dowry. Since 2010, Sigurd and Kathleen Mareels – Van den Berghe became the proud owners of Minière and of the 29 ha vineyards.
Presentation
From historical Loire riverbed, with limestone bedrock of the upper Turonian (-93 to -89 M years ago), covered with a more or less significant layer of Aeolian sand (quartz and mica).
Vinification
Destemming, fermentation in stainless steel vats. Pumping over, resting in vats during 8 to 12 days depending on the vintage. Malolactic fermentation in vats.
Varietals
Cabernet franc: 100
Specifications
Alcohol content: % vol.
GM: No.
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
