Tellus Vinea 2022 - Christophe Pueyo

Tellus Vinea - Christophe Pueyo 

Christophe Pueyo's Tellus Vinea is a red wine of great character and personality, the result of a rigorous selection of grapes from two different parcels, one located just outside Saint-Emilion (Juillac/Sainte Radegonde) and the other in Lugon, near Fronsac. The vines are grown on clay, gravel, and limestone soils, which contribute to the wine's complexity and minerality. The harvest is done manually to ensure the quality of the grapes. Once in the cellar, the bunches are destemmed and the must ferments on the skins for approximately three weeks in stainless steel tanks, promoting the extraction of color, tannins, and aromas. After fermentation, the wine is transferred to concrete tanks where it ages for at least 12 months, further developing its elegance and structure. Tellus Vinea stands out as a "standout" among red Bordeaux wines: intense, full-bodied, and rich in nuance, yet surprisingly balanced and drinkable. It recalls the great wines of the region's golden age, respecting the terroir of origin and offering a sensory experience that exceeds the expectations of a simple Bordeaux Rouge, establishing itself as a wine of character, faithful to its roots and a great expression of the territory.

Service

It is recommended to taste it at a temperature of 18/20 ° in grand ballon glasses. Wine to drink immediately but can have a wonderful evolution in the bottle.

pairing

Excellent paired with second courses of meat, braised, stewed, it is recommended to try it with a plate of aged cheeses.

Cellar: Christophe Pueyo

Pueyo is a historic family in the winemaking world of Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, with a tradition spanning three centuries. They have owned Château Belregard-Figeac since 1853, now in its fifth generation, with Christophe at the helm. Since 2010, they have been converting to organic farming, certified by Ecocert, and since 2017, they have also adopted biodynamic methods for the cultivation of their vines, covering a total of 16 hectares of vineyards, 7 of which are dedicated to the production of red wines and 1.5 hectares of white grapes. The vineyards are divided into ten parcels, characterized by very different soils: gravelly near Libourne, clay and flint in Fronsac, and limestone near Nérigean, where the Cuvée Blanc is produced. Aging takes place in a variety of containers, including barriques, tonneaux, large barrels, and amphorae, helping to maintain the purity and character of the terroir. Pueyo represents an authentic and vivid example of its area of ​​origin, maintaining a balance between fruitiness and the valorization of the original soil. The wines, the fruit of courageous and environmentally friendly work, stand out for their stability and complexity, revealing the identity of the terroir and the care taken in production.