Henri Ducourt passed down to us his entrepreneurial passion. He taught us to draw the best from each of our terroirs by combining traditional knowledge with modern techniques: a work philosophy that we strive to perpetuate in order to produce pleasurable wines that are both authentic and affordable. When he took his retirement, Henri settled down at Haurets, his final ‘coup de coeur’. He restored the ancient chartreuse and patiently planted numerous trees and rose bushes around the chateau building. He turned it into a welcoming home where we enjoy gathering together.
For his 85th birthday, we wanted to pay him tribute by dedicating these unusual wines to him. We took inspiration for the packaging from the bright colours of certain roses that he grows in his garden.
Annual production : 200 000 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
Cold fermentation is stopped once 11.5% alcohol is obtained
Ageing on lees in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats
TASTING NOTES :
Colour: Bright pale gold
Nose: Fresh and fruity with delicate aromas of ripe fruit, peach and lemon zest
Mouth: Fruity and elegant with a nice roundness on the mid-palette bringing balance and elegance
FOOD PAIRINGS :
Aperitif, with fish or seafood, sweet desserts, blue cheeses
Annual production : 120 000 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
Cold fermentation is stopped once 11.5% alcohol is obtained
Ageing on lees in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats
TASTING NOTES :
Colour: Dazzling pink
Nose: Fruity, with delicate raspberry, strawberry aromas and floral notes
Mouth: A fresh attack with roundness and suppleness in the mouth. A fruity finish with ripe fruit notes
FOOD PAIRINGS :
Aperitif or during a meal, with family or among friends. A wine to be shared!
Annual production : 100 000 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 stainless steel vats
TASTING NOTES :
Colour: Dark red with purple tints
Nose: Pleasant aromas of ripe fruit, spices and toasted notes
Mouth: An intense attack and robust, generous body with light, soft tannins and a silky finish
FOOD PAIRINGS :
Charcuterie, tapas, red meat, cheeses
