The restructuring of the estate by the Bronzo family was started in the
early 70s. The Mourvèdre variety accounts for more than half the vines,
giving the wine great aromatic depth. The 28-hectare vineyard is planted on
hillsides, arranaged into parcels, on very deep gravelly, stony soils of the
clay-limestone type. Vine-growing methods are very traditional, with regular
ploughing, organic fertilisation and no chemical weedkiller used. The grapes
are all hand-picked and put into small containers to ensure they reach the
winery intact. The very fractured land produces low yields, resulting in
very concentrated wines with strong personality and exceptional aromatic
power. The wine is rich, combining structure and finesse, fleshy and racy in the mouth, with a long aromatic finish. It will age very well.
COORDONNEES Owner's name : Michel Bronzo Who's in charge : Michel Bronzo Adress : 367, route des Oratoires 83330 Sainte-Anne-du-Castellet Phone : 04 94 32 63 20 Fax :04 94 32 74 34 E-Mail :bastideblanche@vinsdusiecle.com Top French Wines Site : www.topfrenchwines.com/bastideblanche Personal website :
THE MOST IMPORTANT
Vintages in sale
2001 to 2003
Established
1973
Average annual
120 000 bottles
Surface
28 ha
Vine Age
28 years
Soil and exposure
Argilo-limestone, with gravelly zones, South-west
Vine stocks
60% Mourvèdre, 15% Grenache, 15% Cinsault
Technique
Traditional wine making, long fermentings, éraflage total. Maturing from 18 to 24 months
Characteristics
Tannins will be civilized with the age
Served with
Prices
REFERENCES
References in France
Others references
The wines are at the top in Guide Dussert-Gerber des Vins de France, Millesimes
National and export sales (%)
France : 85 - Export : 15
Main trading partners
Luxembourg, Germany, the USA, Japan…
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