Bois des Bécasses 2017

Domaine de Montbuisson

A wine for every dish: this could be the creed of Bernadette and Benoit Fettweis, who produce a fine assortment of red and white wines with a Côtes de Thongue PGI (Protected Geographical Indication). This Verviers couple juggle with blends and initial their coloured labels with large letters, as if traced by the tip of a sword: from the A of Ambre Satine to the P of Philippine, including the G of Grains Noirs, to name but some of their wines. The Domaine de Montbuisson covers 25 contiguous hectares, but only just over 12 are planted with vines. He obtained HVE ("Haute Valeur Environnementale") certification, rewarding his efforts to promote biodiversity, and then embarked on an organic conversion process. This process will undoubtedly be completed by the new owners, as Benoit and Bernadette have decided to hand over their estate in 2023 for a well-deserved retirement.

Bois des Bécasses

The grapes are sorted in the vineyard before being harvested and de-stemmed on reception. Long vatting at controlled temperature, with light extraction by pumping over and punching down. Aged in vats for 8 months, then in barrels and demi-muids "that have already lived well" (more than 10 wines) for a year. Light filtration at bottling only. Rested in bottle for up to two years before release.

   Garnet red robe.

   Spicy nose of cedar and pepper with a hint of clove against a background of cherry jam.

   Lovely substance and fine persistence at the finish.

   Ideal with red meats, game, dishes in highly-seasoned sauces and strong cheeses.

  17-18 °C