no
191
Château de la Soujeole
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec
Languedoc, traditional Malepère AOC, by Gérard Bertrand
France, Languedoc, Malepère, Château de la Soujeole, AOC, Gérard Bertrand, Cuvée Monseigneur, 2014
Introduction
A wine area west of the medieval town of Carcassonne and the 33 ha. Château vineyard is near the commune of Montclar, just 10 km west from this historic fortified town. Having been a vineyard dating back to the 18th century; since 2012 Gérard Bertrand runs the management of this property for the family. The current family owner is Monseigneur Bertrand de la Soujeole, who combines this passion with being the bishop of the Carcassonne basilica since 2010, after having served at the Vatican and on missions in Africa.
The word ‘la soujeole’ means little stream, of which there was one near their land and the family took this name in the 18th century and has held on to the property name since. Under the wing of Gérard Bertrand the development and on-site investments of the vineyard have continued, benefitting from the company’s extensive facilities, knowledge and distribution connections, having 13 owned or managed estates properties in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. This wine is named a ‘Cuvée Monseigneur’ and considered by many as good as a good Bordeaux.
Introduction
A wine area west of the medieval town of Carcassonne and the 33 ha. Château vineyard is near the commune of Montclar, just 10 km west from this historic fortified town. Having been a vineyard dating back to the 18th century; since 2012 Gérard Bertrand runs the management of this property for the family. The current family owner is Monseigneur Bertrand de la Soujeole, who combines this passion with being the bishop of the Carcassonne basilica since 2010, after having served at the Vatican and on missions in Africa.
The word ‘la soujeole’ means little stream, of which there was one near their land and the family took this name in the 18th century and has held on to the property name since. Under the wing of Gérard Bertrand the development and on-site investments of the vineyard have continued, benefitting from the company’s extensive facilities, knowledge and distribution connections, having 13 owned or managed estates properties in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. This wine is named a ‘Cuvée Monseigneur’ and considered by many as good as a good Bordeaux.
Year:
2014
Approx:
£ 7.50
Best Served:
16 °C
Vol:
13.5 %
Review Date:
04 . 04 . 2018
Origin:
France, Languedoc, Malepère
Wine specifics
Ready to drink, can keep for a few more years. Fresh, smooth, fruity, full-bodied, balanced, hints of liquorice, vanilla, pepper. Serving all meats, meats in sauces, grills, barbeque, pasta and mature cheeses. Obtained in France, may not be available in the UK. Cork. Grape Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec. After blending, matured in barrels for 8-12 months.
Ready to drink, can keep for a few more years. Fresh, smooth, fruity, full-bodied, balanced, hints of liquorice, vanilla, pepper. Serving all meats, meats in sauces, grills, barbeque, pasta and mature cheeses. Obtained in France, may not be available in the UK. Cork. Grape Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec. After blending, matured in barrels for 8-12 months.
Insights:
Malepère is an AOC since 2007 and was before classed as a VDQS (former classification, now replaced by IGT), producing reds and rosé’s, includes 39 communes and the AOC covers over 500 ha. The Château produces a rosé and 2 reds; this one and a (high scoring) ‘Grand Vin’. According to the label Monseigneur Bertrand de la Soujeole was one of the pioneers of the appellation. With the extensive portfolio of vineyards Gérard Bertrand is considered a true ambassador for the wines from Southern France.
Review Date:
04 . 04 . 2018
