Château Puyfromage 2020

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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 : 91% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% 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 18 months in concrete vats

Alcoholic percentage : 14%

SO² Total (mg/L) : 54

Residues : Absence

Bottled at the château : June 2022

Tasting notes : Pretty dark cherry hue. An intense nose with aromas of black fruit, sloe, kirsch which pleasantly go along with the wine on the palate.
Powerful, fresh tannins that remain velvety on the finish A lovely fruity and supple wine with a nice balance

Awards : Decanter 90pts- Gold medal Macon – Silver Medal Lyon

Pairing suggestions : as an aperitif, salads, white meats, grilled salmon, Asian cuisine, cheese