Situated in the commune of Romagne, Château de Virecourt was the first property to enamour Bernard Ducourt, who bought it with the help of his father Henri in 1971. The vineyard landscape is relatively hilly, with the Dordogne and Garonne rivers having carved out many valleys in the area. The property has a loamy-clay terroir and good exposer to the sun, allowing for good ripening.
Annual production : 36 000 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
Ageing on lees in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats
TASTING NOTES :
Colour: Bright, pale yellow
Nose: White flowers, boxwood and citrus
Mouth: A firm attack, followed by roundness, richness and fine aromatic intensity
FOOD PAIRINGS :
Aperitif, fish, seafood
Annual production : 110 000 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: Bright ruby-red
Nose: Pleasant aromas of red fruits and hints of vanilla
Mouth: Robust, round and supple. Nicely balanced
FOOD PAIRINGS :
Charcuterie, tapas, red meat, white meat, cheeses
Bottle Technical Sheet Wine Awards
Average annual production : 15 000 bottles
Oenologist : Jérémy Ducourt
THE WINE :
Harvest : Machine harvesting in the cool, early morning
Maceration : Skin-contact maceration for several hours and pressing
Fermentation : Beginning of the cold alcoholic fermentation (12°C) then an increase in temperature to finish the fermentation at 20°C
Ageing : Ageing on lees in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats
TASTING NOTES :
Colour : Striking pink cherry hue
Nose : Aromas of raspberry and other red berries, with delicate floral notes
Mouth : Fruity, light and elegant
FOOD PAIRINGS :
Aperitif, charcuterie, fish, pizza, poultry
