Albert Signature 2019

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Francs Côtes de Bordeaux

A fourth-generation family-owned winery led by Frédéric Marque, a passionate and committed artisan winemaker focused on sustainable viticulture.

Wine estate in Bordeaux area at 10 kilometers from Saint-Emilion.

Vineyard in organic conversion with HVE3 and ISO14001 certifications.

A quality terroir located in continuity with the limestone plateau of Saint-Emilion.

Limestone with asterias, clay limestone slopes, clay / silty plateau.

Growing techniques : Tillage and grassing with inter-row sowing, organic fertilizers, without herbicides, protection of the vineyard, as well as the environment, with the introduction of eco-friendly solutions and organic viticulture

Our philosophy: let the terroir express itself to make authentic wines.

We offer fruity and balanced wines, with supple tannic structures, elegant and charming, easy to drink

Grape varieties :94% Merlot, 6% Malbec

Vinification : De-stemming – Soft extracts for 3 weeks, temperature-controlled stainless steel vats – Pumping over with controlled aeration – We use a fermentation by infusion method. This procedure enables gentle diffusion and improved integration of the wine’s elements, in particular the tannins. It draws out Puyfromage wine characteristic texture, finesse and harmony. Vertical pressing with separate aging of press wines.

Aging : Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (30% composition of new oak)

Alcoholic percentage : 14,5%

SO² Total (mg/L) : 81

Residues : Absence

Bottled at the château : March 2021

Tasting notes : It is a complex wine, with a straight and elegant palate. Lots of energy and fruit in structuring tannins with a nice nose of fruit and spices. A fleshy wine with both a lovely fruity generosity, but also a fresh structure which gives a nice balance to the wine.

Awards : Decanter 90pts- Gold Medal Macon – Guide Hachette 2 stars

Pairing suggestions : meats in sauce, grilled beef, game, cheese, chocolate dessert