Bordeaux Red Since 1997, the Vignobles Gonfrier have developed their grape-buying activity, purchasing grapes from some forty partner winegrowers, in accordance with our production specifications and overseen by our technical staff. The resulting wines are vinified and aged by our own enologists at our Chais de Rions site. ‘Belleville’ is part of France's cultural heritage, a cosmopolitan neighborhood nestled on a hillside with strong roots in the heart of the French capital.Its winegrowing history that inspired us dates to the Carolingian era, when monks cultivated several hectares of vines there. This emblematic range from the Gonfrier family is an invitation to conviviality and multiple pairings, revealing the fresh, fruity aromatic potential found in the great blends of Bordeaux wines.DOWNLOAD THE TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION A.O.C. : Bordeaux Red Vineyard surface area : 150 hectares Terroir : Clayey-limestone slopes and gravelly plateau of the Garonne valley region Grape varieties : 80% Merlot - 20% Cabernet Sauvignon Average vine age : 20 years Viticulture : The grapes are grown on partner properties, where we participate in caring for the vinesand overseeing the vineyards’ health all year long. x The entire vineyard is managed using sustainable viticulture, certified as HVE3 (High Environmental Value), and we are committed to a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) approach certified by Ecovadis. Vinification : The plots are harvested according to our instructions, following grape tastings and ripeness tests. The harvested grapes are destemmed, crushed and vatted. We carry out a cold pre-fermentation maceration during a few days, to favour the extraction of colour and fruitness. The fermentations are then carried out over several weeks at controlled temperatures. Ageing : During 6 months in steel. Tasting notes : Brillant, garnet red color. Notes of cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant mark the nose. Full-bodied, round and elegant on the palate. This Bordeaux will accompany a wide range of dishes thanks to its fruitness and suppleness.
Since 1997, the Vignobles Gonfrier have developed their grape-buying activity, purchasing grapes from some forty partner winegrowers, in accordance with our production specifications and overseen by our technical staff. The resulting wines are vinified and aged by our own enologists at our Chais de Rions site. ‘Belleville’ is part of France's cultural heritage, a cosmopolitan neighborhood nestled on a hillside with strong roots in the heart of the French capital.Its winegrowing history that inspired us dates to the Carolingian era, when monks cultivated several hectares of vines there.
This emblematic range from the Gonfrier family is an invitation to conviviality and multiple pairings, revealing the fresh, fruity aromatic potential found in the great blends of Bordeaux wines.
DOWNLOAD THE TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
A.O.C. : Bordeaux Red
Vineyard surface area : 150 hectares
Terroir : Clayey-limestone slopes and gravelly plateau of the Garonne valley region
Grape varieties : 80% Merlot - 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Average vine age : 20 years
Viticulture : The grapes are grown on partner properties, where we participate in caring for the vinesand overseeing the vineyards’ health all year long.
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The entire vineyard is managed using sustainable viticulture, certified as HVE3 (High Environmental Value), and we are committed to a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) approach certified by Ecovadis.
Vinification : The plots are harvested according to our instructions, following grape tastings and ripeness tests. The harvested grapes are destemmed, crushed and vatted. We carry out a cold pre-fermentation maceration during a few days, to favour the extraction of colour and fruitness. The fermentations are then carried out over several weeks at controlled temperatures.
Ageing : During 6 months in steel.
Tasting notes : Brillant, garnet red color. Notes of cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant mark the nose. Full-bodied, round and elegant on the palate. This Bordeaux will accompany a wide range of dishes thanks to its fruitness and suppleness.
