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Technical Information

Wine Blend Vine Age Soil Type Vineyard Area*
Canon-Fronsac
Merlot 45 years avg. Clay, Limestone 3.5 ha
Fronsac
Merlot 45 years avg. Clay, Limestone 3.5 ha
Fronsac “Cuvée Piverts”
Merlot 45 years avg. Clay, Limestone 0.5 ha
* "ha" = hectares; one hectare equals roughly two and a half acres

VITICULTURE / VINIFICATION

• Planting density ranges from 6000 to 7000 vines per hectare
• A grassy cover crop is left between the rows of vines
• The vineyards are worked by subsoiling, which aerates the earth and allows microorganisms to develop freely, which in turn helps nourish the vines
• Grapes are hand harvested, de-stemmed, and sorted
• Natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel or lined concrete tanks, and lasts three weeks
• Wines are pumped over and/or the caps punched down regularly, depending on the needs of each individual cuvée
• Parcels are vinified separately, then blended before élevage
• Wines are not fined

Château Moulin Canon-Fronsac:
• One-year élevage in 2- and 3-year-old barriques

Château Moulin Fronsac:
• 18 month élevage in 2- and 3-year-old barriques

Château Moulin Fronsac “Cuvée Piverts”:
• No sulfur added
• One-year élevage in cement cuve
• 500 cases produced annually

MISCELLANEA

“Cuvée Piverts”:
The label of this wine features a barred picture of a pivert or woodpecker hammering away at someone’s head, indicating that this natural, sulfur-free wine won’t leave you with a headache the next day.

General Information

Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation(s)
Fronsac, Canon-Fronsac
Producer
Bénédicte & Grégoire Hubau
Founded
1988
Annual Production
1,800 cases
Farming
Organic (practicing)
Website
http://www.moulinpeylabrie.com
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