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Vincent Bideau et Fils |
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Premieres Cotes de Blaye: The very name PETIT BOYER refers to a group of vine parcels situated near the wine cellars: The Boyers were an active family in the wine circle. Thus, in the surroundings, the sign of a vine-grower named Boyer, a nursery-gardener named Boyer and a country-house named Villa Boyer were found. The legend tells that this vineyard island owes its name to a great-hearted little man. Château Petit Boyer owes its particularity to its soil: the vine-stocks grow in harmony with the limestone soil. On the heights of the vineyard, close to Car's bell-tower, is a limestone outcropping. It is the best place for the blooming of Merlot noir and Sauvignon blanc. The lower part of the vineyard has a particular soil named ‘gruppe'. It is a mix of limestone and filtering ground, propitious to Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon. Lastly, on the lowest part, beside the wine cellars, lies a choice soil: the ‘bâties'. Pure clay reigns through to the underground, which is still composed of large calcareous sheets. The average age of vines is 20 years. Cepages: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon. About the Producer: Jean Vincent Bideau has been recognized as one of the best young winemakers in Bordeaux. Tasting Notes: A beautiful intense garnet red with aromas of ripe red fruits with vanilla notes combine harmoniously to exhibit a well-balanced fruited flavor with round tannins. This is a wine made to cellar. Recommended Food Pairings: Red meats, potages, and cheeses. Awards: Le meilleur jeune vigneron région Bordeaux - 2006 Medals: Silver Medal at the Concours General Agricole de Paris 2007 (Ch. Petit Boyer 2005 Selection de Vielles Vines) Silver Medal at Vinalies International 2007 (Ch. Petit Boyer - 2004 AOC Blaye Silver Medal at the Challenge International 2007 2004 AOC Blaye Gold Medal at the Grand Concours des Vins de France 2007 MACON (Ch. Petit Boyer – 2006 Premières Côtes de Blaye Blanc) Bronze Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2007 (Cuvée Paloma – 2005)
Guide Hachette, Dussert & Gerber, Bettane et Dessauve, Gault & Millau, Millésimes, TASTED, … |
