IGP BERLIGOU RED DOMAINE VIAUD

The Pinot Noir Berligou grape variety, a Nantes selection of the Burgundy Pinot Noir variety, was planted at the Jean Luc Viaud estate in May 2016. The first bottles were marketed in October 2019.
Surface area: 70 ares
Grape variety: Berligou
Age: 3 to 4 years old
Terroir: Top of the
mound Shallow sandy soil on mica schists
Regular maturity checks make it possible to decide on an optimal harvest date. Mechanical harvesting allows the grapes to be harvested in the shortest possible time at their ideal maturity.
The vinification takes place without sulfiting. A reasoned skin maceration of 8 to 10 days allows the tannins and the colour of the skin to be extracted.
Ageing in barrels for a few months stabilises the colour and refines the tannins
The Berligou cuvée asserts its character with its relatively dark red colour, its fruity and spicy aromas and its sustained tannic structure.
This grape variety requires a lot of attention from the vine. Indeed, it tends to want to produce a lot of branches and bunches. We tame it by doubling or removing the excess
branches Light red wine from an old grape variety; rustic Pinot Noir type to discover for its pretty tones on the palate with a touch of acidity on the finish.
Food & wine pairing: assorted charcuterie / dry sausage / cold or hot black pudding in a salad / shoulder of lamb with rosemary / saints. Test it with beautiful cuts of beef or soft or blue-veined cheeses or recipes such as beef tongues, Madeira or spicy sauce.