CHÂTEAU LA BASTIDE

A range of superb wines offering great value. The Château, which has been there since 1770, and vineyards are situated at the very northern tip of the Corbières just to the south of the Minervois. Corbières Blanc is a delicious blend of 50% Roussanne, 30% Bourboulenc and 20% Vermentino aged on the lees for six months, 20% vinified in barrique and the remainder in tank. Viognier grapes are harvested in the early evening and at dawn when the temperature is much cooler. 15% of the juice is vinified in oak casks for six months and the remainder in stainless steel.

Corbières Rouge is a blend of 60% Syrah, 20% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre. All grapes are destemmed and then aged in stainless steel for 12 months. Terrific value for this quality. Syrah produces a lovely, rounded supple wine, aided by four months ageing on the lees. 20% of the juice is aged for twelve months in barriques. Merlot is full of ripe, juicy red fruit flavours.

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