COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot
PRODUCER
Château La Branne
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château La Branne is a family-owned estate situated in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France. Founded by Philippe and Fabienne Videau, the château has evolved with the addition of their son, Vincent, who brings international winemaking experience to the family business. The estate is committed to sustainable practices, evidenced by its High Environmental Value (HVE) Level 3 certification and initiatives to promote biodiversity, such as hosting beehives. A unique offering from the château is the 'Vincent Soufre' cuvée, a natural wine produced without the addition of sulphites. The 2021 vintage benefited from a mild autumn, which was particularly advantageous for the maturation of the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate hosts beehives to support biodiversity.
Fact 02
The 'Vincent Soufre' cuvée is made without added sulphites.
Fact 03
Château La Branne holds High Environmental Value (HVE) Level 3 certification.
Fact 04
Vincent Videau gained winemaking experience in Chile and New Zealand.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château La Branne employs classical vinification techniques, focusing on sweet extraction to retain fresh fruit aromas. The wine is subsequently aged in oak barrels for one year. The 2021 harvest was influenced by a rainy end to September, which aided in achieving good volume and juice-to-solid ratios, while the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes benefited from favorable autumn conditions. The estate's winemaking philosophy is rooted in sustainable practices and respecting the natural environment, as demonstrated by its HVE certification and biodiversity initiatives. An innovative aspect is the 'Vincent Soufre' cuvée, which is made without added sulphites.
