David and Hélène Barrault took over this small vineyard in ’97. Blessed with rich clay and limestone soils this vineyard possesses fantastic southern exposures and overlooks the Gironde River. The chateau takes its name from a colorful local tale about what small animals “leave behind” before climbing the Tire Pé hill. The Barrault’s farm there ten to fifteen year-old vines organically and great care is taken to gently extract the supple fruit and terroir, that Bordeaux is so well known for, into each cuvee they produce.
Certification: Practicing Organic.
Tire Pé: – Back to the top
Age of Vines: 10 to 15 years
Yields: 3300 and 5000 vine/ha that yield 40/45 hectoliters=20,000 bts produced.
Pruning Method: Mixed guyot pruning
Soil: Clay and limestone.
Varietals: 95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vinification Method: Grapes are harvested by hand and destemmed before they are pressed. Each plot is harvested and fermented separately. The grapes undergo three to four weeks of cool maceration for a soft extraction. The wine is aged for twelve to fourteen months in cement tanks. The wine is bottled without systematic filtration.
Tasting Note: Deep ruby in the glass with red currant, blackberry, bramble and pounded stones. Ripe red and black fruit dominates the palate that gets a nice boost from the wines natural acidity. This is a buoyant and easy drinking red that finishes with light tannins.
Pairing: Grilled beef or lamb, pork loin, grilled ham, roasted vegetables and lighter cheeses.
Tire Pé Diem: – Back to the top
Age of Vines: 10 to 15 years.
Yields: 33000 to 5000 vines/ha=14,000 bottles.
Pruning Method: Mixed guyot.
Soil: Clay and limestone.
Varietals: 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vinification Method: Grapes are harvested by hand and destemmed before they are pressed. Each plot is harvested and fermented separately. The grapes undergo a short 8 to 12 day cool maceration for a soft extraction. The wine is aged for six months in cement tanks. The wine is bottled without systematic filtration.
Tasting Note: Ruby in the glass with shimmering purple highlights. This youthful wine has a bright nose of fresh red fruit backed by a dusting of cedar infused minerality. Buoyant and fruity on the palate the Tire Pé Diem is packed with juicy red currant, crushed plum and sweet herbs. This is a pretty red with an easy fruity profile and a lingering finish.
Pairing: Works well with picnic fare, baked chicken, grilled beef, spicy pasta dishes or with mild cheeses.
Les Malbecs: — Back to the top
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Age of Vines: 10 to 15 years
Yields: 30 hl/ha.
Pruning Method: Double Guyot.
Soil: Clay and limestone.
Varietals: Malbec.
Vinification Method: Grapes are harvested by hand & destemmed before they are pressed. The grapes undergo three to four weeks of cool maceration for a soft extraction. The wine is vinified in old oak barrels & the wine is aged in 300 & 400-liter old oak barrels for twelve months. The wine is bottled without systematic filtration.
Tasting Note: Deep ruby in the glass with red currant, blackberry, bramble & pounded stones. Ripe red & black fruit dominates the palate that gets a nice boost from the wines natural acidity. This is a deep & profound offering from Tire Pé that will age gracefully for a decade. Enjoy it now after an hour in the decanter.
Pairing: Grilled beef or lamb, hearty winter stews, aged cheeses, pork loin, grilled ham & roasted root vegetables.
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