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
Terroir
Blend of different parcels, in Cesset
Clay-limestone soil
South East facing exposure
Clay-limestone soil
South East facing exposure
Winemaking
Harvested by hand in 25 kg boxes.
Manually selected on a vibrating sorting table
Saignée method after 12 hours
Cold settling of the must (9°C)
Low temperature vinification and fermentation
(starts at 13°C to finish at17°C)
Manually selected on a vibrating sorting table
Saignée method after 12 hours
Cold settling of the must (9°C)
Low temperature vinification and fermentation
(starts at 13°C to finish at17°C)
Ageing
5 months in vats.
Varietal
Gamay : 100%
Advice
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
Aromas of red berries and pomegranate on the nose. On the palate, sharpness to start with red fruits and a freshness to finish.
Food pairings
Salads, summer dish and tapas.
