Bergerac Rouge Cantalouette Bio 75CL by Domaine de la Tour des gendres

Description

Château Tour des Gendres Cantalouette Organic: a red Bergerac from the de Conti family

The Château Tour des Gendres Cantalouette Organic Red Bergerac (75 cl ) is a cuvée that perfectly illustrates the estate’s character and its commitment to the Bergerac terroir. Its blend combines 40 per cent Malbec, 35 per cent Merlot and 25 per cent Cabernet Franc – three grape varieties that create a wine that is fruity, fresh and rich.

Malbec, a historic grape variety of the South-West, brings depth, a beautiful colour intensity and notes of black fruit. Merlot rounds the wine off with its generous fruitiness and supple texture. Cabernet Franc completes the blend with its freshness, spicy nuances and elegant structure. The result is a well-balanced red Bergerac, easy to enjoy whilst still young.

The Château Tour des Gendres vineyard is situated on clay-limestone soils, a terroir particularly well-suited to bringing out the character of the Bergerac region’s red grape varieties. The winemaking process favours a minimalist approach: full destemming, maceration for around three weeks, followed by fermentation and ageing in stainless steel vats. The wine is also produced without the addition of sulphites, in order to preserve the character of the fruit and the freshness of the terroir as much as possible.

The history of this estate is closely linked to the de Conti family. Luc de Conti committed the estate to organic farming as early as the 1990s, prior to obtaining organic certification. Today, Gilles and Margaux de Conti continue this philosophy, committed to producing lively, precise wines that respect their environment.

Cantalouette Rouge is therefore an organic Bergerac particularly well-suited to convivial meals. It pairs beautifully with a charcuterie platter, grilled meat, a spiced pork chop or mature cheeses. Served at around 16–18 °C, it offers a generous yet light-bodied profile, with a fresh, peppery finish.