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Chateau Bouissel
Chateau Bouissel
Pierre Selle took over this estate, which was previously used for mixed farming (cereal, fruit trees, vines and animal farming) in 1978. He decided to focus on viticulture and reorganised the vineyard. Until 1986, the AOC wines were vinified at the estate and the rest of the harvest was sent to the local cooperative. So Pierre extended the cellar, installed new equipment and set about becoming a truly independent vigneron. In 1988 his wife Anne-Marie gave up her job as a nurse to train in viticulture and oenology. She now looks after the commercial and administrative side of things, as well as welcoming clients to the estate.

Since then, Pierre and Anne-Marie have extended the estate and built an air conditioned storage cellar and reception area. Harvesting of the grapes is carried out between mid September and mid October. The Négrette grape ripens quite early, just after the Gamay, followed by the Syrah, the Cot and finally the Cabernets, Franc then Sauvignon. Therefore, all of the different varieties are harvested and vinified separately. The cellar is equipped with temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel vats, with barrel ageing for the special cuvees, although the Fronton “Classic” is aged solely in vat and bottled within a year of the harvest, in order to fully retain the expression of the grape.
Chateau Bouissel Classic 2006 Fronton
Chateau Bouissel Fronton Classic 2006 table
Vintage
 2006
Region Fronton - north-east of Pau, in deepest SW France
Colour/Style Dry red, full bodied - aged in vat
Grapes 50% Negrette, 25% Syrah, 20% Cabernets Sauvigon and Franc, 5% Cot (Malbec)
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 13.0%
Food Lamb, beef stew, duck, pizza, bolognaise or on its own
Next day
Still nice and fresh
Drink Now, or over the next 3 to 5 years

A deep-ish purple core with a small ruby rim. Oodles of black and red fruit aromas, allied to notes of cedar, tobacco and spice. The palate is wonderfully open and expressive - flavours of black and red cherry, blackcurrant and spices, with a sweet/sour and agnostura bitters finish. The zesty acidity and ripe tannins make for a gloriously balanced and drinkable wine. Indeed, the fruit is so richly-textured and vibrant that this is very food-friendly and quite delicious even without food. A cracking wine.
 
Price:  £7.65 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)

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The minimum order value is £50 (plus the delivery charge). You may of course choose a mix of any wines in our range. Orders between £50 and £175: delivery charge is £6. Orders over £175: delivery is free! (If your order is over £175, please remember to change the delivery charge in checkout to £0.00). Please note: Delivery to non-mainland addresses (Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, etc.) is usually possible, but may not be on a next-working-day basis. It is also more expensive than delivery to mainland addresses, so will be charged at cost (for orders under £175) but with a small discount for orders over £175 - please call us for a quote.
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