{"id":52297,"date":"2025-12-03T00:38:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T23:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/?p=52297"},"modified":"2025-12-03T00:38:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T23:38:09","slug":"the-chateau-beaulieu-cotes-de-bourg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/03\/the-chateau-beaulieu-cotes-de-bourg\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ch\u00e2teau Beaulieu expresses the spirit of the C\u00f4tes-de-Bourg appellation, along wines aged in amphorae"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The Ch\u00e2teau Beaulieu<\/em>, a jewel of the C\u00f4tes-de-Bourg<\/em> appellation, nearby the Bordeaux wine-growing regions, brings together excellence, tradition, and organic viticulture under the guidance of Vincent Rouaix since 2021. <\/strong><\/p>\n

This exceptional estate, located on the right bank of the Dordogne river, on clay-limestone hillsides ideal for vines, stands out for its artisanal and respectful approach, blending centuries-old heritage with sustainable innovation. We are glad to introduce you their new range of wines, highlighting for some of them amphorae<\/em> aging.<\/strong> By AP<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/strong>The 17-hectare vineyard<\/strong> thrives on a rich and multifaceted terroir<\/strong><\/em>, giving birth to wines<\/strong> with unique aromatic<\/strong> profiles. The meticulous work in organic farming<\/strong>, led by Vincent Rouaix<\/strong> and Victor Ribeiro<\/strong>, the estate<\/strong>\u2019s director, ensures superior-quality grapes<\/strong> that reflect a preserved natural environment <\/strong>(photo credits: Ch\u00e2teau Beaulieu<\/em>).<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the Ch\u00e2teau Beaulieu<\/strong><\/em><\/a> also shows some proven ecological<\/strong> commitment, notably by innovating with the installation of beehives<\/strong> within the vineyard<\/strong>, promoting biodiversity<\/strong>, pollination<\/strong>, and grape<\/strong> quality. This environmental<\/strong> initiative contributes to the production of a rare, carefully harvested honey<\/strong>, complementing the estate\u2019s authentic terroir<\/strong><\/em> expression.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Thus, the Ch\u00e2teau Beaulieu<\/strong><\/em> offers a range of characterful biodynamic wines<\/strong>, admired for their finesse<\/strong><\/em> and authenticity<\/strong>, as true reflections<\/strong> of an exceptional terroir<\/strong><\/em> and an uncompromising passion for this wide vine<\/strong> culture.<\/p>\n

Rooted in a history<\/strong>, dating back to the 18th century<\/strong>, the estate<\/strong> combines architectural<\/strong> heritage with traditional<\/strong> know-how. The blond-stone chartreuse<\/strong><\/em>, at the heart of the vineyard<\/strong>, symbolizes this tradition<\/strong>. Therefore, the Ch\u00e2teau Beaulieu<\/strong><\/em>, certified organic<\/strong> and High Environmental Value (HVE)<\/strong>, is also a 5-star <\/strong>guest destination<\/strong>, offering charming accommodation<\/strong>, modern amenities<\/strong>, and an exceptional setting<\/strong> for a complete wine experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"We start this wine tour<\/strong>, with L’\u00c9lan<\/strong><\/em> reference, vintage 2022<\/strong>, this full Cabernet Franc<\/em><\/strong> comes from historic plots<\/strong> with full southern exposure<\/strong>, expressing an exceptional terroir<\/strong><\/em>. The hand-harvested grapes<\/strong> ferment and aged in amphorae <\/strong><\/em>for 20 months<\/strong> to preserve some true purity<\/strong> and authenticity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The nose<\/strong> combines a series of redcurrant<\/strong>, blackberry<\/strong>, blackcurrant<\/strong>, and peppery<\/strong> notes, enhanced by a rich and smooth palate<\/strong>, revealing supple tannins<\/strong>, with spices<\/strong> and fresh blackcurrant<\/strong>. This organic red wine<\/strong> somehow embodies the deep expression<\/strong> of the C\u00f4tes-de-Bourg<\/em> <\/strong>terroir<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Then, discover the precise blend of S\u00e9millon<\/strong><\/em>, Sauvignon Blanc<\/strong><\/em>, and Sauvignon Gris <\/strong><\/em>grapes with 1868<\/strong><\/em>, vintage 2023<\/strong>. This white<\/strong> cuv\u00e9e<\/strong><\/em> draws from grapes<\/strong> with varied exposures<\/strong>, giving each variety<\/strong> the expression from its optimal environment<\/strong>, settled in clay<\/strong>-local soil<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

After a separate vinification<\/strong>, this juice<\/strong> undergoes a 8-month aging <\/strong>in barrel<\/strong>, thanks to controlled microoxygenation <\/strong>that brings complexity<\/strong> and finesse<\/strong><\/em>. The wine<\/strong> unveils an intense bouquet<\/strong><\/em> of white flowers<\/strong>, citrus<\/strong>, and subtle woody<\/strong> notes (as vanilla<\/strong>, but also toasted<\/strong>), offering a generous palate<\/strong>, balanced between freshness<\/strong> and roundness<\/strong>, with a long, promising finish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Just before turning into La Brume de Beaulieu<\/strong><\/em>, this ros\u00e9<\/em> wine<\/strong> which is also able to express finesse<\/strong><\/em> and freshness<\/strong>, through a blend of Cabernet Franc<\/strong> and Merlot<\/strong>. The grapes grow on a clay-limestone soil enriched with gravel<\/strong>, harvested at optimal ripeness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Apart from this, its direct pressing<\/strong> preserves the delicate pale pink color<\/strong> and the aromatic<\/strong> richness of its emanating vibrant fresh red fruits<\/strong>. Its gourmet profile<\/strong>, both round<\/strong> and fresh<\/strong>, unfolds into a long and seductive finish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Without forgetting the Vitis Amphore<\/strong><\/em> item, vintage 2020<\/strong>, this 100% Malbec<\/em><\/strong> wine is vinified and as well aged in amphorae <\/strong><\/em>for 24 months<\/strong>, an ancestral method<\/strong> that respects grape<\/strong> purity and develops remarkable complexity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This elegant wine<\/strong> displays a deep, bright color<\/strong>, a spicy bouquet<\/strong><\/em> with pepper<\/strong> and violet<\/strong> nuances, and a structured, long, and balanced palate<\/strong>, an authentic expression<\/strong> of its clay-limestone<\/strong><\/em> terroir<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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The Ch\u00e2teau Beaulieu, a jewel of the C\u00f4tes-de-Bourg appellation, nearby the Bordeaux wine-growing regions, brings…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":52324,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,926],"tags":[1882,844,1881,1250,409],"class_list":["post-52297","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gastronomy","category-nouvelle-aquitaine","tag-amphora","tag-bordeaux","tag-chateau-beaulieu","tag-nouvelle-aquitaine","tag-wine"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52297","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52297"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52297\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52334,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52297\/revisions\/52334"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52324"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52297"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52297"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52297"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

More details on their official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n