Chateau Lideyre

Wine information: Chateau Lideyre is owned by Vignobles Bardet and is located in the Côtes de Castillon. Côtes de Castillon offers excellent value for money, it is located on the right bank of the Dordogne river in the districts of Gardegan and Tourtirac not far from St. Emilion. Philippe Bardet, bought the total estate of 35 hectares in 1979, 3.7 hectares planted with vines. Chateau Lideyre follows the principals of Agriculture Raisonnée which is essentially substainable farming with minimal use of chemicals and pesticides. Philippe Bardet applies the principals and rules of the IOBC (International Organization for Biological Control). The average age of the vines is 27 years and the vineyards are planted with Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%). A lot of work at the vines in a most possible natural way. Only compost is used for fertilisation, no insecticides are used with insect traps being preferred. The wine-making is made in the traditional style in stainless steel and concrete vats with long fermentation and daily pumping-over. The wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels, 20% of which are new. Annual production is 24, 000 bottles.

Tasting Notes: Chateau Lideyr is a well-balanced, meaty and supple wine with black berry fruits and blackcurrant aromas intertwined with slight woody notes and mellow tannins.

Food & Wine match: Would match best with red meats, game and hard cheeses.

 
     

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