Château Bouillerot "Fruit d'Automne" Bordeaux Rouge '20

Château Bouillerot, located on the hills in Entre-Deux-Mers, overlooking the valley of the Garonne river, has a history dating to 1874. Currently managed by the Thierry brothers, the domaine has remained family-owned for three generations. Thierry, originally a pharmacist by trade, returned to the eight-hectare estate and took over in 1989, after his father passed away. The soils of this part of Bordeaux encourage deep root systems, helping Château Bouillerot produce an expression of Bordeaux’s classic profile. The domaine has been certified organic (AB) since 2013.
 
“Fruit d’Automne” is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, from 30-year-old vines. Grapes are carefully sorted, destemmed, and kept on the skins for 15 days. They are fermented separately in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Élevage is carried out in both stainless steel and concrete for at least twelve months. 
 
The nose shows aromas of ripe blackberries, plum, and a hint of cassis, along with notes of cedar, spice, and tobacco. On the palate, it is medium-plus in body, fresh and juicy up front and grippy and earthy on the finish. Pair it with braised lamb with white beans and pistou, or grilled beef with bordelaise sauce.