Damien LORTEAU

Les Vieux Moulins

What do you most value in your friends? That they are there for me

What is your main failing? I’m a little obsessive

What is your favourite occupation? I love sport; I play handball in a club

Which country would you like to live in? I would like to live in New Zealand for its fabulous landscapes

Les Vieux Moulins

Les Vieux Moulins is a property that has been in my family for three generations. Successive members of the family have put their hearts into developing and expanding it. I decided to take over from my parents after finishing my studies. I run the estate, which has been organic since 2013, with great pride and dedication.

Les Vieux Moulins

Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux

Technical informations

Location : St Androny, Reignac

Vineyard surface : 12 hectares

Soils : Clay-limestone and sandy-clay soil

Blend of grape variety : 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine-making process :

Grape sorting, low-temperature fermentation without added sulphur. Ageing in concrete vats for 6-8 months and bottling 10 months after harvest without adding SO2.

Tasting comments :

The colour is intense garnet, the very open nose evokes beautifully ripe red berries and the palate is fleshy with a high- quality tannic structure. Aromas of lovely, juicy red fruit come through, combined with delicate notes of cedar. The finish is long, with toasted notes.

Wine pairings :

Veal paupiettes

Awards :

o Vintage 2018 : Gold medal Berlinr Wein Trophy 2019, Silver medal CWWSC 2019

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Damien LORTEAU

Les Vieux Moulins

Les Vieux Moulins

Technical informations

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