Château Tifayne · Crémant Rosé

Château Tifayne

His distinctive sign is the hippo! A small, plump hippopotamus straight out of the fairy tale told to him by his grandmother and now stamped on all his labels. This type of joke is unusual in Bordeaux, but Renaud Limbosch remains a child at heart, whether the grumps like it or not. Located in Monbadon, 15 kilometres from Saint- Émilion, Château Tifayne comprises 13 hectares of vines on the Castillon and Francs appellations, as well as almost 2 hectares planted with olive, pistachio and guava trees. Renaud and his wife Franziska, both of whom have diplomas in agricultural engineering from Gembloux, bought the vineyard in 1997. They also run a bed and breakfast, warmly recommended by Mr and Mrs Popsss.

Crémant de Bordeaux Rosé

Recognised since 1990, the Crémant de Bordeaux PDO is the result of a long regional tradition of sparkling wine production, dating back to the 19th century. The appellation applies to both white and rosé wines, which can be produced throughout the entire Bordeaux vineyard under PDO. Under the impetus of a new generation of winegrowers - Belgians in particular! -, the Crémant de Bordeaux is regaining its rightful place on festive tables.

Château Tifayne's Crémant Rosé is unique in that it is vintage (2014). This very long ageing on the lees gives it incredible length on the palate. The bubbles are fine and persistent. The raspberry aromas are matched by floral scents and a frank minerality.