The Beautiful Harvest - Chateau Bourgneuf, Pomerol 2009

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Part 1, In the Vineyard
Part 2, In the Cellar

Bourgneuf has been in the Vayron family since 1821, making it one of the oldest family properties in Pomerol. A nine hectare estate on the Pomerol plateau, the vineyards are situated on a single plot just west of Chateau Trotanoy, with a lovely view of LEglise Saint Jean-Baptiste. The terroir is a combination of micro-plots including deep gravel adjacent to Trotanoy, with clay and gravel down the plateau, all topping an iron-rich clay subsoil.

The vineyard is planted to 90% Merlot and 10% Cab Franc with 30-40 year old vines. 3,000-3,500 cases are produced annually.

Harvesting is entirely by hand. Wines are crafted using traditional concrete tanks and methods. After vinification, the wine is aged in a mix of new and prior vintage French oak barrels for two years before bottling.

Proprietors Xavier and Dominique Vayron
Wine maker Frédérique Vayron
Communications Marie Vayron

Address
1, le Bourg Neuf
33500 POMEROL

tel 05 57 51 42 03
web www.ChateauBourgneuf.com

Video produced by Miguel Lecuona. MiguelLecuona@mac.com