Château du Rioucreux 2006 - Red

Château du Rioucreux- Vintage 2006

AOC Côtes de Bourg - Red wine

Estate's story 

The domain is located in the coast of Village, in the middle of beautiful landscapes with this line of hillsides which dominates the wide river, its islands and the plain of the Médoc. Jacques BURATTI, as well as his wife stemming from wine grower's family, are the owners of the castle of Rioucreux. Jacques BURATTI brings all the necessary care, looking for his wine perfection. The zero defect is its ambition, which it expresses simply by saying to himself that with about ten hectares we have no right to make mistakes. 

Wine making process 

Surface:  15.5 hectares

Soil:  Gravel and clay

Age of vine :   25 years

70%  Merlot

25%  Cabernet Franc 

5%    Malbec

Vinification

Picking of the very ripe and healthy grapes. Traditional methods vinification, all the tanks are equipped with Thermoregulation. Raisin grazed, trampled, put in fermentation tanks with pre-fermentation cold for 2 days (depending on vintage), fermentation between 22 and 30 ° for 2 to 3 weeks after tasting. Draining and malolactic fermentation in vats. Natural Yeast.

Growing

Ageing: partially in vats and barrels (20%).

Tasting 

Deep red garnet colour, fine nose, of ripe fruits aromas, fine and silky tanins, elegant and aromatic.

Vintage 2006

2,95 €/bt  

Price HT in Euros  / Bt 750 ml /  Ex Works  

Valid until 30/09/2011   

For one pallet minimum= 600 bottles

While stock last 12 bt Cardboard

Terms payment:  deposit with order  - T/T