COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
PRODUCER
Château Beauportail
REGION
South West France
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Beauportail is a red wine from the Pécharmant AOP in Bergerac, Southwest France. The estate is distinguished by its unique terroir, characterized by rare, iron-rich blue clay soils, and a winemaking approach influenced by its Canadian owners. The Niedojadlo family, with Stefan Niedojadlo as head winemaker, aims to craft powerful, age-worthy wines that reflect the specific characteristics of the Pécharmant appellation. The 2023 vintage benefited from a warm growing season, with harvest beginning in early September. The estate is also transitioning towards organic viticulture and utilizes a blend of traditional French and Canadian oak for aging.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's soil is a rare blue clay, similar to that found in Pomerol.
Fact 02
Canadian oak barrels are used in the aging process, a unique touch.
Fact 03
The winery is committed to becoming 100% organic.
Fact 04
The estate produces a modest 5,000 cases annually.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Beauportail employs traditional winemaking techniques, focusing on gentle extraction through a French oak basket press to manage tannins. The wine is matured in a combination of French and Canadian oak barrels, a distinctive choice that adds complexity. The estate is committed to sustainable viticulture, with a stated goal of achieving 100% organic status. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes expressing the unique Pécharmant terroir, blending established methods with innovative elements like the use of Canadian oak, reflecting the family's heritage.
