Vin Paillé (literally: "straw wine" because the grapes
were left to dry on straw before being pressed)
is an age old tradition among wine growers of the region of
Beaulieu and Meyssac. The Domaine du Bas Queyssac, the agricultural
farm of Jean Louis Roche, is situated
on the hills of Queyssac-les-Vignes, above the Dordogne
river on the south tip of Corrèze. The red Vin Paillé is produced from
Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon vines and the white from Chardonnay
and Sauvignon Blanc. The best grapes are selected and picked by hand and
set to rest for two months on wooden cases in a well ventilated
barn. During that time, the grapes give up some of their water
and they become rich in natural sugars and aromas. The grapes
are pressed shortly before Christmas. The wine is then matured for at
least two years before being bottled. About 7 kilos of grapes are
required to produce one liter of Vin Paillé.
The resulting beverage is a light, naturally sweet wine
with an appealing aroma, well equilibrated in the mouth. Vin Paillé has been produced
at the Domaine du Bas Queyssac for over a century.
Jean Louis Roche has inherited a long tradition of wine-making. The result is a
Vin Paillé of exceptional finesse
The Vin Paillé produced by Jean Louis Roche is known
for its exceptional finesse. It bears the lovely name
Miel des Muses, (Nectar of Muses), and it is ideally suited for festive
occasions. It is particularly
appreciated with foie gras, cheeses such as Rocamadour, Roquefort, Salers and
deserts.
More detailed account of the production
of Vin paillé
The Syndicat Viticole du Vin Paillé de la Corrèze,
formed in 1997, garantees the traditional production of the beverage. Each vintage is
controlled before being bottled and labeled "Vin Paillé". Jean Louis Roche
gives his Vin Paillé a unique and original character.
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