Clos du Notaire Cuvée Usufruit Organic Red Cote de Bourg 75 cl

Description

Côtes de Bourg Organic L’UsuFruit: the indulgent cuvée from Château Le Clos du Notaire

Château Le Clos du Notaire’s L’UsuFruit captivates with its simple yet precise approach: allowing the Merlot to express itself through fruit, freshness and indulgence. This organic Côtes de Bourg cuvée is a single-varietal wine made from 100 per cent Merlot noir. The estate cultivates its vines using environmentally friendly methods, including mechanical weed control, green manure and the complete avoidance of synthetic insecticides and acaricides.

The terroir of this cuvée consists of clay-limestone gravel. The grapes are harvested plot by plot, with sorting to select only the fully ripe grapes. After destemming and crushing, fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature. Pump-overs and aeration are carried out in stages on a daily basis, whilst a maceration period of around 18 days allows colour, aromas and body to be gradually extracted. Malolactic fermentation then takes place in vats.

Ageing in stainless steel tanks is one of the key features of L’UsuFruit. There is no attempt to impart oaky aromas: on the contrary, the aim is to preserve a clear expression of the Merlot, with a fresh, fruity and immediately appealing profile. The estate therefore presents this cuvée as a truly enjoyable wine, particularly suited to convivial occasions.

On tasting, red fruits take centre stage. On the palate, suppleness and freshness take precedence over an imposing tannic structure. This approachability makes it an easy-to-serve Côtes de Bourg for everyday drinking, whether as an aperitif or during a meal.

UsuFruit pairs well with a platter of charcuterie, tapas, grilled meats, meat dishes in sauce or a variety of cheeses. It is best served between 16 and 18 °C, ideally whilst still young to fully enjoy its fruity profile.