Region: Bordeaux AOC, France

Grapes: Merlot

Soil: Clay and silt with underground gravel

Winemaking: Vinified in 500 liters of used white wine barrels with early racking in tank. Short aging of 2 months in oak barrels.

Annual Production: 2000 bottles

Echappee Bel Rose is a pleasurable dry rose. The wine was vinified in 500L used white wine barrels with early racking in tank. Then a short aging of 2 months in oak barrels. Made by merlot, the wine shows fresh cherry and floral note with a touch of mineral and spices.

Chateau de Bel is an independent boutique winery based in Bordeaux. The property was purchased by Olivier Cazenave in 2003 after endless searching, with the ambition of making tasty and affordable wines which also represent their own style. The vineyards were restructured in 2005, planting high quality Merlot and especially Cabernet Franc which is one of Olivier’s favourite varietals. In 2016, all the vineyards are cultivated with biodynamic agriculture, to make the wines more pleasurable, healthy and respectful.