 |
- The Vignerons du Brulhois re-tie the threads of history
Separated until now by history and by the administrative limits of the Tarn-et-Garonne and Lot-et-Garonne departments, the wine cellars at Donzac and at Goulens have today united together. Once again it is thanks to the willpower of men that this has been possible. The Vignerons du Brulhois are striving, with great force, to recapture their history and their fame.
Michel Delpech, vineyard owner and president of the Vignerons du Brulhois :
The term Black Wine is part of our history. Our terroir has always produced deeply coloured wines, we are proud of this fact, and too bad if it’s not fashionable at the moment!
Since 1994 the Vignerons organise the Grape Cutter World Championship in Donzac. This competition is the occasion for a big celebration. Honouring the gestures of times gone by gives us the chance to rediscover moments of dexterity and efficiency and combine them with solidarity and conviviality.
|
|
|
|
|
- From working the vines, ...
The Vignerons have committed themselves to strict production rules and to a contract of quality established plot by plot. The winegrowers commit themselves to respecting the schedule of conditions, the density of the plantation, the cultural practices : fertilisation, weed control, pruning, and thinning out of the leaves.
In return, the winegrower benefits from technical assistance in order to manage the plots in the best way possible, allowing maximum quality while respecting the environment thanks to a programme of reasoned disease control.
All possible steps are taken to ensure a healthy harvest with rich and concentrated grapes.
|
- right up to the glass
Technical commissions make numerous visits to the vineyards throughout the year. The vinification process is followed closely by two full-time oenologists. An “expert wine-tasting” jury controls the vinification and selects the wines that will be presented under the Côtes du Brulhois appellation.
The will of the Vignerons, the choice of the grape varieties and the quality of the terroir all work together to give a meaty wine with a beautiful, strong, deep ruby red colour, and a bouquet of ripe red fruits, candied fruit, prunes, leather and toasted bread. The most promising blends will be barrel aged in the purest of tradition.
The rosé wines, lively and well-rounded, develop the delicate and pleasant aromas of small red fruits.
|
|
|
|
|
GRAPE VARIETIES
|
|
Out of the diverse grape varieties which were used in days gone by, the Vignerons des Côtes du Brulhois have kept ;
Tannat, associated with Merlot, Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon and also Malbec, Fer servadou.
|
|
|
|
------------------------
------------------------
|
|
|
|
-----------------------
------------------------
|
|
|
|
