Chateau Moulin Pey-Labrie Canon-Fronsac
Ruby colored with elegant bouquet of red currants plums, and raspberries with notes of cedar and earthiness. On the palate there are flavors of ripe red fruits, subtle earthy undertones, and a balanced brightness. Established in 1988 by Bénédicte and Grégoire Hubau, Château Moulin Pey-Labrie is a family-owned estate in the heart of Canon-Fronsac committed to sustainability and biodynamic methods. The Hubaus transitioned from careers in computer science and chemistry to viticulture, embracing organic farming practices since 2010 and achieving Ecocert certification in 2013.
Classification: Grand Vin de Bordeaux
Grape Varietal: Merlot, Malbec
Feature: Organic, Sustainable, Biodynamic
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Canon-Fronsac
Grape Profile: The blend is mostly Merlot, which gives the wines from the Right Bank heir softness and roundness. While Malbec contributes complexity, red-fruit flavors and structure.
Region Profile: The Canon-Fronsac AOC is characterized by its rolling hills and proximity to the Dordogne River right bank. The region’s clay-limestone soils and temperate climate provide ideal conditions for cultivating Merlot, resulting in wines that balance richness with freshness.
Pair with: French cuisine dishes like coq au vin. Roasted beef, lamb chops, or tenderloin. Rich dishes like as duck confit, Beef Wellington, and truffle risotto. Aged cheeses like Comté, Gruyère, and Brie.
