The bottle must be returned for reuse by Borough Wines :) We pay a deposit on the bottles but aren't currently charging customers one. If the return rate on bottles is too low we will have to initiate a bottle deposit.
Producer in a nutshell
The BARREAU vineyard is a family estate passed down from generation to generation since 1782. Our two Château, Haut-Garriga and Coutreau, are located in the wine-growing Entre-deux-Mers area, 10km away from St Emilion and 30 km from Bordeaux. Nowadays we manage 75 hectares of vines.
Location
Grézillac, Bordeaux, France
Variety
100% Semillon
How are the grapes grown?
Sustainable in the vineyard with HEV level 3 certification. Low intervention in the cellar with only sulphur for the Vin de France range of wine. 80 years old wines.
Organic/biodynamic/vegan
HEV level 3, Vegan
How is the wine made?
Skin contact maceration during 44 days, 9 months of ageing on lees. Natural yeast. Fermentation takes place in inox tanks, concrete vats used for ageing. No filtration, only fining by racking.
ABV
11%
Tasting Notes
Interesting nose: apricot, capuchino + medical iodine. Citrus, yeast, lime zest. Long dry mineral finish. Balanced body.
Food Pairing
Grilled vegetables and grilled pork.
To Serve
13-16C. White wine/Universal glass.
