The Amoreau family have been making wine since 1610, between Libourne and Bergerac. Château Le Puy is undoubtedly one of Bordeaux's most innovative estates; the vines are grown biodynamically, new wood has always been banned, and the producers use very little sulphur during production. Their cuvées are quite the opposite of standardised, with a pleasant rustic profile and an easy-drinking side that might be surprising for a Bordeaux. Such qualities have been roundly lauded since the 2003 vintage was called the best wine in the world by the famous Japanese manga comic ‘Les Gouttes de Dieu'. Here, originality is a family tradition, and they are even pushing for the creation of their own “Le Puy” appellation. One to watch!
Since 2017, the estate has voluntarily left the Côtes de Francs AOC to enjoy greater freedom, and all of its wines are now produced under the Vin de France designation. For the Amoreau family, originality is somewhat of a tradition. The château even experimented with ageing a wine in the hold of a sailing schooner during a months-long Atlantic crossing, reviving the legend of galleons resting on the seabed with bottles of wine in their hulls.

The Amoreau family craft a superb rosé de saignée which would pair well with food. This 50-hectare estate is located between Libourne and Bergerac and it continues to break the rules in Bordeaux with Rose-Marie, which is made entirely from Merlot.
The rosé was fermented in experimental barrels without any additives. The resulting wine is then left to intensify for 6 to 8 months deepening on the vintage. It’s bottled without any added sulphur dioxide, making it completely natural. Its colour can change depending on which year the wine was made, going from a bright ruby colour to a very light red. The nose possesses red fruit and white flower aromas such as peony. On the palate, the wine is light and flowing with subtle tannins. This bottle will be the perfect pairing for a squash tart, tender beef steaks or even aubergines cooked in the Provençal style.