Château de la Terrière
Appellations:
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Beaujolais-Villages A.O.P.,
Brouilly A.O.P.,
Moulin-à-Vent A.O.P.,
Fleurie A.O.P.,
Régnié A.O.P.
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Colour:
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Red |
Grape Variety:
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Gamay noir
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Soil :
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Porphory |
Surface:
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13 hectares (32, 12 acres) for the Brouilly
2,5 hectares (6,1 acres) for the Beaujolais Villages.
2,7 hectares (6,7 acres) for the Moulin-à-Vent
1.4 hectares (3 acres) for the Fleurie
4 hectares (9 acres) for the Régnié
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Owner:
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The Barbet Family |
Production:
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90 000 bottles |
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The estate:
The Château de la Terriere has been constructed in Cercié, in the heart of the historic Beaujolais, since the 13th century;
Facing the Mont Brouilly, the castle and its vines spread southwards over a porphyry hill, on the opposite of other Brouillys which are located on more sandy soils. This is what gives to this wine a unique character.
Since 2003, Henry Plasse, the wine grower and his oenologist, Fréderic Maignet, have succeeded in optimizing the wines through a strict control of the yields, an old fashioned work of the soils and a major renovation of the cellar.
Beaujolais-Villages Château de la Terrière
The 50 year old vines produce a concentrated juice. The wine is delicate, supple and round with floral and fruity red berry notes like raspberry. Drink it within 3 years.
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Brouilly Tradition Château de la Terrière
Beautiful ruby colour with a powerful and delicate bouquet of red berries like wild strawberries and raspberries. The silky tannins give roundness and a lot of charm. You can keep it up to 4 years.
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Brouilly Cuvée Jules de Souzy Château de la Terrière
Old vines matured in oak barrels and unfiltered. The nose is powerful with black fruit notes, vanilla and a touch of liquorish. Very concentrated with an amazing depth. Like Burgundy wines, it has a long ageing capacity. |
Fleurie Château de la Terrière
The wine making is done according to the typical Beaujolais technique of semi-carbonic maceration. The maceration period is 16 days.
The hue is ruby with a violet ring. The nose shows red berries (raspberry, current), with a hint of faded roses. A wine with character.
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Régnié Château de la Terrière
The vines have an average age of 50 years. They are farmed sustainably. A rich and luscious wine, with aroms of small berries (cherry, blackcurrent).
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