Château Puynard - Bacon 2022
Château Puynard is located in Berson, in the Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation area. Taken over in 2016 by Andrew Eakin , the objective has always been to produce the best possible with the desire to experiment, through blends, containers and aging. The conversion to organic farming of the estate was an integral part of the takeover project. Andrew began his journey into the wine industry in 2010 when he established the 'Bottle Apostle' wine, beer and spirits stores in London. Moving from retail to production and sales has given him a broad understanding of the entire process and has certainly given him a much deeper appreciation for each bottle made, sold and consumed. Through organic viticulture and improved cultivation techniques, Château Puynard strives to craft Bordeaux Right Bank wines that reflect the vineyards in which they are grown.
Bacon is a micro-cuvée inspired by a winemaking process frequently used in Australia. It is made from Merlot whose vines are 35 years old. Vinification is traditional in stainless steel vats and during alcoholic fermentation, the wine is racked off to complete its fermentation in wood. It is then aged in 10 hectoliter tuns .
Grape variety: 100% Merlot