3Baumelles" means a small, pleasant cave in Provençal. A name that resonates with the stony nature of the Bandol AOP soil. The cultivation and vinification methods used by wine-growers Michel, Julien and Nicolas Bronzo are environmentally friendly.
Presentation
Presentation
With a surface area of 12 hectares, Château des Baumelles is located in the village of Saint Cyr sur Mer. Facing north, the vineyard is close to the Mediterranean Sea which brings a cooler climate than the rest of the appellation and reduces variations in temperature.
Terroir
Nature of the soils : stony, clayey limestone.
In the vineyard
Average age of the vines : 30 years.
Winemaking
The grapes are picked manually and transported in small crates before being sorted three times. They are transferred by gravity, then undergo contact maceration and direct pressing before fermentation in stainless steel, thermos-controlled vats.
Varietals
Cinsault : 60%
Mourvèdre : 25%
Grenache noir : 15%
Mourvèdre : 25%
Grenache noir : 15%
Specifications
Residual Sugar : < 3 g/l
Advice
Serving
Ideal serving temperature : from 8°C to 10°C.
Tasting
Shiny salmon colour. The nose is pleasantly complex with notes of red berries and citrus fruit. On the palate it is fleshy, lively with a touch of exotic fruit on the finish.
