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Domaine Bois de Boursan

Jean-Paul Versino
Chemin du Clos, Quartier St Pierre, 84230 Chateauneuf du Pape
Tel.: 490 837 360
Direct sale: Monday - Saturday 9.00-11.30 and 14.00-17.30
Mail
Web: http://boisdeboursan.perso.sfr.fr/

Jean Versino's forefathers came from Italy. In 1955 he started wine production in Chateauneuf du Pape. Today his son Jean-Paul Versino runs the domain. 

Wines are from 16 ha. AOC Chateauneuf du Pape of which 6 ha. is leased. 27 separate parcels are spread around in the appellation.
The domaine is during conversion into agriculture biologique.

Wines

Chateauneuf du Pape 
65% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 15% Syrah and 5% other varieties. 
The age of the vines is 40-80 years. Yield: 28 hl./ha.
 It is matured in big casks, which have been used for beer in Alsace, for about 18 months.

Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvée des Félix
Since 1998 a special cuvée called Cuvée des Félix, is made from 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre and the rest is Syrah and other varieties. It's matured in small old oak barrels for about 18 months.
It counts for about 10% of the production.

Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
Made from less than 1 ha.
35% Clairette, 35% Grenache Blanc, 15% Roussanne and 15% Bourboulenc

 

 

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Jean-Paul Versino

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Recommended: Make an appointment so you can meet Jean-Paul Versino. He is an interesting personality and speaks English -  his wife is from US.
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Versino uses barriques from Bordeaux, pièces from Bourgogne and foudres from Alsace

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This old label is used in France and for some English importers because the new label was not familiar to the costumers.

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