Chateau La Boutignane Classique Red 2002
Winemaker Notes
Much of the sixty hectares are planted to 60-old vines of syrah and carignane, with smaller amounts of cinsault, grenache and macabeu. All the grapes are hand-harvested and vinified by gravity maceration.
Boutignane produces just four wines: Rosé, Grande Réserve Blanc, Classique Rouge, and Grande Réserve Rouge. All are distinctive wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Corbières region.
Setting the standards for red wine production worldwide, France holds rank as the source of the world’s most popular red grape varieties. Famous for their elegance, grace and longevity, the red wines of France come in a variety of styles.
Burgundy claims some of the most desirable vineyard real estate on the planet and remains a source of the world’s most coveted Pinot noir. A powerhouse producer of red wines based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Bordeaux sits on France’s western side, separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a coastal pine forest. The region’s mild, maritime climate and gravel-heavy soils are perfect for the production of highly structured, cellar-worthy red wines. In the south, the long and narrow Rhône River Valley produces full-bodied, flavorful reds. Syrah makes its home in the Northern Rhône where a continental climate and steep hillside vineyards create some of the best in the world. Southern Rhône’s Grenache-based blends easily charm most any wine enthusiast. For those after a more delicate red, the Loire Valley’s Cabernet Franc maintains a loyal line of followers.