With inviting aromas of blackberries, peppery rasperries and cherry jam, this wine smells very like Côtes du Rhône, and yet its flavours and structure are suggestive of Bordeaux, with hints of pencil shavings and green pepper. This makes sense when you know that it is made from a combination of the Rhône's Syrah and Grenache, together with the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon more typical of Bordeaux. The Cabernet in particular contributes structure to the wine, which shows some earthy tannins, although these become more integrated after decanting. The Bussière vineyard has gravelly soil, like much of Bordeaux, which influenced the choice of vine varieties planted. It is located next to the Ouvèze river, in Courthézon, the commune adjacent to Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Terre de Bussière, Principauté d'Orange IGP
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Winemaking
The vines are grown without pesticides or insecticides and manure is natural. The land is worked without herbicide to maintain a healthy soil. Yield of 50 hl/ha. After the vines are hand-harvested, 80% of the stems are removed to get a fruit expression and concentration. During Fermentation, maceration process lasts from 12 to 15 days followed by ageing in barrels (30% new) during 12 months. Average annual production 80,000 btls.
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Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountryFrance
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RegionRhône
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StyleMedium to Full Bodied
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKU27136120
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Alcohol %15%
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GrapeMerlot
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Unit Volume75cl