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LA CARRIÈRE DE MARCEL

In my family, winemaking is a passion since the 1920s! My great grandfather, Marcel Bodet, introduced the wine activity at the time. Marcel’s life was rich! Former doctor, he participated to the creation of a local common wine cellar in 1929, in order to answer the winegrowers’ needs to face the phylloxera crisis. Aside from his sharecropping wine activity, he became mayor of Saint-Laurent-d’Arce village during 22 years. Since my arrival in 2014 in the family winery, I represent the fourth generation of winegrowers within the Côtes de Bourg appellation terroir. That specific and ideal location offers its richness to our wines.
The cuvée “La Carrière de Marcel” is made out of a special selection of vine parcels ! They were planted above ancient limestone quarries that used to be dug for a long time starting in the 18th century and were used for building purposes. That wine is a tribute to our local land and to my great grandfather, committed man and winegrower. (“Carrière” meaning both quarry and career)

LA CARRIÈRE DE MARCEL

Côtes de Bourg

Rouge

LA CARRIÈRE DE MARCEL

Technical informations

Village: Prignac-et-Marcamps et Saint-Laurent-d'Arce
Total winegrowing area: 25 hectares
Terroir:
Soil of clay-limestone, subsoil of asteriated limestone and asteriated - North-South and East-West exposure - 20-year-old merlot vines and 1-year-old malbec vines
Winemaking and ageing:

Mechanical harvest at the end of september/beginning of october. Winemaking in temperature-controled and stainless steel vats. Warm maceration after fermentation. Ageing in vats during 12 months.

Blend:
70% merlot, 30% malbec
Tasting comments:

The colour is intense with purple hints. The nose opens up on black fruit flavours mixed with cedar notes. The palate is powerful with round and ripe tannins, juicy red fruit aromas surrounding a nice freshness. Th whole is nicely balanced.

Food and wine pairings:

Roasted duck with honey, Thyme rabbit

Le Crémant de Gabriel - rosé

Crémant de Bordeaux

Rosé

Le Crémant de Gabriel - rosé

Technical informations

Village: Prignac-et-Marcamps, Saint-Laurent d'Arce
Total winegrowing area: 25 hectares
Terroir:
Clay-limestone soils for Cabernet Francs and sandy-silt soils for Cabernet Sauvignons.
Winemaking and ageing:

Traditional method: hand harvesting, direct cold pressing. Fermentation at 14°C. Aged on lees in tanks. Second fermentation in bottles. Sparkling process and aging on laths for 10 months in underground cellars

Blend:
50% Cabernet Franc, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting comments:

The pale pink robe with orange reflections is accompanied by fine bubbles. The nose offers a blend of floral notes and small red fruits. The lively palate, with its fruity aroma, showcases beautiful freshness.

Food and wine pairings:

Goat cheese and fig puff pastries, Agen prunes wrapped in bacon

CHÂTEAU SIRAC - CUVÉE CANTEGRIT

Côtes de Bourg

Rouge

CHÂTEAU SIRAC - CUVÉE CANTEGRIT

Technical informations

Village: Prignac-et-Marcamps, Saint-Laurent d'Arce
Total winegrowing area: 25 hectares
Terroir:
Soil of clay-limestone, and subsoil of asteriated limestone - North-South and East-West exposure - 20-yearl-old vines
Winemaking and ageing:

Mechanical harvest at the end of September/beginning of October. Winemaking in temperature-controlled and stainless steel vats. Long maceration with oxygen. Ageing in vats for 9 months.

Blend:
90% Merlot, 10% Malbec
Tasting comments:

The colour is deep, intense. The nose opens up on crunchy fruit. The mouth is frank going on with fresh herb notes and tangy red fruit. Roasted wood breaks in and lasts with the finish.

Food and wine pairings:

Beef filet

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