2019 Château Blaignan Médoc Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux, FranceABOUT THIS WINE After its vinification, the cuve is aged between 14 and 16 months in vats and barrels. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Chteau Blaignan is the one of the oldest winemaking estate in the Mdoc region of Bordeaux. Documents dating back to the 15th century reveal that vineyards were planted in the hamlet of Blaignan for nearly 600 years. It is recognisable by its distinct tower which is in the heart of the vineyard. It is currently owned by the CA

Azienda Agricola Fratelli Cigliuti is a family-owned estate in Neive

Disgorgement is by hand with no dosage

never larger than 1 1/2 tons and minimal intervention

9% Roussanne

Whilst keeping on his business in the automotive sector

the highest lying vineyards being 500 meters above sea-level

along with a small amount of Mourvèdre from Besson

The Chardonnay wines are farmed organically and undergo native yeast fermentation with the secondary

Her winemaking philosophy drew upon earlier experiences of harvest in Tuscany and Bordeaux

lighter clay-limestone soils

Francois has given me the exclusive right to import his PERSONAL wines

Prefermentation cold maceration is followed by alcoholic fermentation at 82°F