In tribute to his winemaking grandfather, Guillaume de Conti has produced a cuvée full of humility and nostalgia. Produced from Albert's favorite plot, this Bergerac features old local grape varieties such as Fer and Périgord - blended with Merlot, Cabernet and Malbec. In no way rustic, this is a generous wine!
Features
Estate
Château Tour des Gendres
Cuvée
La Vigne d'Albert
Vintage
2014
Designation
Bergerac
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet, Fer et Périgord
Terroirs
clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
certified organic
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
Total destemming. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 20 days. No sugar, no yeast, no added sulfites.
Breeding
on lees in stainless steel vats and amphorae
Alcohol content
12.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep red color with purplish highlights.
Nose
Intense aromas of fresh fruit, with some floral notes.
Mouth
crisp and gourmand, with a very slight sweetness accompanied by a lovely freshness.
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairing
can accompany a charcuterie platter as well as Périgord specialties...
Château Tour des Gendres
Bergerac
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
3*Star rating (High-quality production, a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
This property is the fiefdom of the de Conti family. Luc de Conti bought the estate in 1981. His cousin Francis and son Guillaume joined him, while daughter Margaux chose another estate (Barouillet) and son Gilles the beer route. 50 hectares are farmed organically, and a small part (12 hectares) biodynamically.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Una storia italiana. In 1986, the de Conti brothers joined their lands, associated their families and founded the de Conti company. Jean, Luc, their wives and a cousin, Francis, who contributes his 20 ha, follow in the footsteps of Vincenzo, who arrived here in 1925. Joined by the last generation, they manage 60 ha of vines (organic since 2005), supplemented since 2000 by a trading structure that sells wines from neighboring winegrowers who have also converted to organic methods. In 2022, Gilles and Margaux took over.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
The 52-hectare estate has been freshly split between the two branches of the family. Luc de Conti, who has been delighting us with his Bergerac wines for twenty-five years, has separated from his cousin and, with his children, Margaux and Gilles, is building a new future for the estate. The vineyard, entirely organic, produces powerful whites and classic Bergerac reds. From now on, beer, whisky and truffles will also be on the agenda of the label de Conti.
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. PIERRE T. Published on 05/10/2015
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