Imagine a country lane passing through woods that are perfect for hunting and mushroom picking, a lake with a couple of fishermen, and of course vines covering the gentle slopes to complete this idyllic countryside scenery. This is Château Briot, a peaceful haven at the heart of Entre-Deux-Mers, carefully preserved by our family since 1980.
Average annual production : 105 000 bottles
Œnologist : Jérémy Ducourt
THE WINE:
Machine harvesting in the cool, early morning
Skin-contact maceration for several hours, depending on ripeness
Pressing
Beginning of the cold alcoholic fermentation (12˚C) then an increase in temperature to finish the fermentation at 20˚C
Ageing on lees in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats
TASTING NOTES :
Colour: Pale yellow with greenish tints
Nose: Notes of citrus, peach and honey
Mouth: Well-rounded, supple and fruity. Easy-drinking and agreeable with a lasting finish
FOOD PAIRINGS :
Aperitif, fish, seafood
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Average annual production : 300 000 bottles
Œnologist : Jérémy Ducourt
THE WINE :
Machine harvesting in the cool, early morning
Pre-fermentation cold maceration of 24-48 hours
Alcoholic fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats at around 26˚C then a gentle vatting for 3 weeks at 30˚C
Running off and pressing, separation of the press and free-run juice
Malolactic fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats at around 18˚C
Ageing in oak barrels and stainless steel vats
TASTING NOTES :
Colour: Dark garnet
Nose: Pleasant red berry aromas, with a hint of fresh walnut and toasted vanilla
Mouth: Fresh, well-rounded and fruit-driven, with an elegant, soft tannic structure. Good length
FOOD PAIRINGS :
Charcuterie, tapas, red meat, white meat, cheeses
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Annual production : 30 000 bottles
Œnologist : Jérémy Ducourt
THE WINE :
Machine harvesting in the cool, early morning
Skin-contact maceration for several hours
Pressing
Beginning of the cold alcoholic fermentation (12˚C) then an increase in temperature to finish the fermentation at 20˚C
Ageing on lees in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats
TASTING NOTES :
Colour: Bright pink cherry hue
Nose: Delicate red-berry and floral aromas
Mouth: A firm attack, silky with a touch of forest fruit. Soft, harmonious finish
FOOD PAIRINGS :
Aperitif, charcuterie, fish, pizza, poultry
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