Chateau Barouillet - Hecate 2020
Château Barouillet is located in Pomport, in the Dordogne . It has been a family estate for 8 generations, managed today by grandfather Yves Alexis , father Gérard Alexis and son Vincent Alexis . The 45-hectare vineyard is spread over 5 islands: 20 hectares in Montbazillac , 9 hectares in red Bergerac , 5 hectares in Pécharmant , 1 hectare in sweet Côtes de Bergerac and 9 hectares for vinification in dry white . A great deal of work on organic farming was undertaken, until the entire estate was certified or in conversion in 2014. This organic approach is accompanied by biodynamic treatments.
The Hécate cuvée is a blend of Merlot (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%) and Cabernet Franc (10%) from plot selection on the deep white clay and flint terroir of Pécharmant. The maceration by infusion is gentle and lasts 3 to 4 weeks. Aging lasts 12 months in 600 liter barrels of 2 to 3 wines , then 4 months in stainless steel vats.
Grapes: 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc