Located in the heart of the Saint-Pourçain apppellation, and initially devoted to cereal crops, Olivier Teissèdre acquired the estate in 1976. In 1989, Olivier's wife, Odile, wished to diversify the estate’s activities. That same year, they became owners of Clos des Bérioles and planted the first 9,000 vines on the Climat des Bérioles. Over the next 22 years, the vineyard developed to 8 hectares. In 2011, their son Jean joined to the family estate after training in Burgundy and the Loire Valley. He officia
Presentation
Location
Blend of different parcels
South East facing exposure
South East facing exposure
Terroir
Clay-limestone soil
Harvest
Harvested by hand in 25 kg boxes.
Winemaking
Manually selected on a vibrating sorting table. Low pressure pneumatic pressing.Cold settling of the must (9°C). Low temperature vinification and fermentation (starts at 13°C to finish at 17°C).
Ageing
4 to 6 months on fine lees in concrete tanks.
Varietals
Chardonnay : 80%
Tressalier : 20%
Tressalier : 20%
Specifications
Advice
Serving
9° et 11°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
A very expressive primary nose reveals fine white flowers with a fresh attack and a supple mouthfeel. The finish reveals tart citrus flavours. Its aromas show a perfect harmony between finesse and intensity.
Food pairings
Thanks to its freshness and elegance, this white wine can be paired with almost any dishes. It is perfect for an aperitif, grilled fish, poultry and cheeses...
