The Fournier family purchased Chateau Broustet in the late 19th century and set up a cooperage there. The model for the 225-litre barrique bordelaise, or Bordeaux barrel, is said to have been created at Broustet, a statement backed up by documents in the archives of the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce. Located in Barsac, this magnificent property has belonged to Vignobles de Terroirs since 2010.
At the end of summer, morning mists warmed by the sun are conducive to the early and slow development of noble rot. The pebbles and scattered topazes store the sun’s heat and release it at night, which is ideal for producing overripe grapes. Once botrytised, these are picked by hand in several passes. The resulting wine is outstanding, and can be enjoyed both young, thanks to controlled acidity, accompanied by an explosion of citrus fruit notes, and after several years’ ageing, which provides a magnificent array of candied fruit aromas.
