Château Moulin La Bergère (red)
AOC SAINT GEORGES-SAINT-EMILION
Deep red colour, bright, not too dense. Expressive, fresh fruit on the nose. Deep and robust on the palate with excellent aromatic freshness, subtle mix of tannins, spicy notes. Long, fresh and full finish. Well balanced, elegant wine.
WINE MAKER
Camille Benoist and his father took over Château La Bergère and its «garden of vines»
in 1998. Located a stone’s throw from St Emilion, they rapidly adopted organic farming techniques. Now considered a rising star of the St Emilion region, their wines of great finesse and balance have reached the tables of Michelin Starred restaurants.
SITE
The vineyard is located 2km away from Saint-Emilion with South-East facing plots.
GRAPE VARIETY
85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.
SOIL
The soil is composed of sand and chalky clay.
GROWING METHOD
Mechanical weed control is used rather than herbicides.
SURFACE AREA
6.6 hectares.
DENSITY
6500 vines / hectares.
VINIFICATION
Natural vinification with minimal interference. Cement and stainless steel tanks
AGEING
12 to 15 months in oak barrels