Description
Chateau Clos Bourbon Cuvée La Rose Bourbon Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux wine is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Chateau Clos Bourbon is located in Paillet in the little known appellation of Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux this 18th century estate has been the personal property of Catherine and her husband Thibault since 1994. Located 30kms to the south of Bordeaux overlooking the Garonner, the entire vineyard is surrounded by a medieval stone wall. The vineyard is situated on a mound of clay / limestone soil. The 13 hectares of vines are 26 years old.
After harvest the grapes for the Chateau Clos Bourbon Cuvée La Rose Bourbon Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux undergo a pre-fermentation maceration. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel, followed by malolactic fermention, followed by 12 months ageing in oak barrels. Production is around 22,000 bottles per vintage.
The Famille Boyer also own the fantastic Chateau Du Cros which makes one of the original lees-aged Bordeaux Sauvignon Blancs and a superb Loupiac dessert wine.
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