The power of this wine begins in Laudun, in the southern part of the Rhône Valley.
- Location / Origin: Château de Bord is located in Laudun, within the Côtes du Rhône Villages Laudun appellation in the southern Rhône. Within the broader Rhône Valley, this is a named origin that can emphatically rely on its own terroir and identity.
- Vineyard: The estate encompasses 22 hectares of vineyards around the remains of a medieval château. This historical context gives this cuvée extra stature within the Brotte assortment.
- Soil: The vineyards are located on terraces with sandy, well-drained soils. This gives the wine its combination of concentration, roundness, and refinement.
- Climate & Influences: The climate is Mediterranean, with a clear influence from the Mistral wind. This wind helps keep the grapes healthy and supports a ripe, pure style.
- Exposure: The terraces are ideally oriented to the southeast. This allows the grapes to fully benefit from the sun, while the wine still retains its tension.
In the cellar, Brotte opts for an approach that precisely combines breadth and freshness.
- Harvest & Selection: The grapes are harvested by hand, early in the morning and at perfect ripeness. This helps to preserve maximum freshness and aromatic precision.
- Fermentation: After 36 hours of cold settling at 10–12 °C, 35% of the juice ferments slowly for 2 weeks in new French oak barrels. This choice adds extra texture and aromatic layering to the wine.
- Aging / Barrel Aging: The portion fermented in wood then ages for several months on its lees with regular bâtonnage. The rest of the cuvée ages on fine lees in stainless steel, after which the blend is lightly filtered and rests for another month in the bottle. This creates a wine with roundness, tension, and a beautifully integrated oak influence.
The blend combines aromatic richness with freshness and structure, exactly as you would want to see in a serious white Laudun.
- 70% Viognier – Laudun: Viognier forms the core of this wine and gives it its full aromatic expression, round entry, and ripe fruit notes.
- 15% Clairette – Laudun: Clairette brings refinement and helps the wine maintain its fresh profile.
- 15% Grenache Blanc – Laudun: Grenache Blanc adds extra breadth and supports the soft, layered mouthfeel of the cuvée.
