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Information: Domaine de la Berthete

The domain was created in 1950 and has been owned since 1993 by Pascal Maillet and his family. Soon after graduation, Pascal, who majored in computer science, decided to settle in at the domain and produce his own wine. He has since then planted new vines, Syrah, amongs others, and invested in brand new equipment for the cellar in order to improve the vinification process.

The domain yields about 200,000 bottles that cover three AOC areas: Côtes du Rhône Villages (Red and White), Côtes du Rhône (Red and Rosé) and Vin de Pays de la Principauté d’Orange (Red et Rosé). It contains traditional varietals averaging 32 years of age, such as Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, and Cinsault for the reds, and Grenache Blanc and Bourboulenc for the whites. Harvesting is done by hand. The vinification process is traditional and the wine is kept in vats for periods of one to two weeks at controlled temperatures. Bottling is done at the domain.

Since the domain mostly contains older vines growing on a calcareous clay soil, it yields wines that, although highly fruity and aromatic, have a strong and tonic backbone.

This estate practices Sustainable Farming.
Winemaker: Pascal Maillet.


 
The Wines
 
Cuvee Sensation - Cotes du Rhone Red

A custom Cuvee for Bourgeois Family; a blend of Grenache (50%), Syrah (25%), Carignan (20%), and Cinsault (5%) with 15% of the cuvee aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. With a profile of a baby Chateauneauf-du-Pape it can be served throughout the meal.

Drink within 3 to 5 years.


Grenache 50%, Syrah 25%, Carignan 20%, and Cinsault 5%

Cuvee Sensation - Cotes du Rhone Blanc
A custom Cuvee for Bourgeois Family; a blend of Grenache Blanc (80%) and Bourboulenc (20%) aged in stainless steel tank for 8 months. A very fruity, well balanced white to be enjoyed with all your light food or between friends.

Drink within 3 to 4 years.

Grenache Blanc (80%) and Bourboulenc (20%)

Sensation Rose
Rose de Saignee. Bright pink color with a nose packed with aromas of white peaches and berries carried through the palate. A well balanced wine with soft minerality, sweetness, and good aromatic persistence. The 2008 vintage will perfectly pair with hams, pizzas and summer barbecues. Served chilled (50F). A true expression of Southern France Rose and one of the best value priced Cotes du Rhone Rose in the market.
A blend of 55% Cinsault, 25% Grenache, 15% Carignan and 5% Syrah

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