Like every month, Authentic Petit Bouchon spoiled his followers. Perfectly chosen, precise wines that are accompanied by’relevant and in-depth explanations. Pure happiness!
Be sure to check out our article on the December 2018 box as well.
The January 2019 box
The first box of the year from Authentic Petit Bouchon was particularly exciting: beginning of the year, first box, first tastings! On the agenda for the editorial, a very interesting article on New Year's resolutions, addressing increasingly present themes: sulfite-free wine, natural wine, clean viticulture.
On the gourmet side, Valérie Cupillard offered a gluten-free, vegan, and particularly healthy (and delicious) king cake. Finally, the special report taught us how to store wine: a fascinating and very useful report when you Subscribe to the Petit Bouchon Authentique box.
Roc Collection
The property Bertrand and Vincent Marchesseau can I offer you a wine biological and biodynamic, with vines cultivated according to lunar cycles. We especially love the label!
100 % Cabernet Franc.
Its History : Bertrand and Vincent Marchesseau took over the family estate in 2001, with three appellations: Bourgueil, Chinon, and Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil. Two winemakers committed to making the most natural wines possible.
Its Culture organic and biodynamic wine, it comes from 60-year-old vines.
The winemaking process : manual harvesting, traditional winemaking, and a three-week maceration. We love the’Aged 100 % in barrels in a cave cellar.
With A spicy dish, it will work wonders.
The Tasting admire its beautiful intensity and taste; you'll be enchanted by the fruity notes as you discover, little by little, this characteristic woody side. A bottle that will surely make you want to taste the estate's other wines.
Notes from red berries, vanilla, and spices.
Tradition Château Fontbaude
What a pleasure to be able to taste some organic wines It is still the case thanks to the selection of Tradition Château Fontbaude. A wine from Gironde that should excite even the most discerning. This wine has received the Silver medal at the Paris Agricultural Show 2017.
75 % Merlot and 25 % Cabernet Franc.
Its History The Sabaté family has been in charge of the vineyard for many years. Since 2009, Christian and Yanick Sabaté have committed to organic farming.
Its Culture It is an organic wine, from a High Environmental Value (HEV).
The winemaking process total destemming and stainless steel vat fermentation. Classic winemaking with aging in stainless steel and cement vats.
With with tapas as an aperitif, for example, to break the routine.
The Tasting We love the intensity of this Tradition Castle Fontbaude. Even if you're not an expert, you'll love this wine, which is easy to approach and enjoy. A very safe bet for a gift.
Notes from freshly picked fruits such as black cherries or blackberries.
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