2000 Joao Pato (Luis Pato) Cabernet Sauvignon, Bairrada, Portugal Domaine Leroy The vineyard has a south-west

The vineyard has a south-west exposure and it is a little less steep with deeper soils that act as excellent water reservoirs

in the heart of Ois-do-Barrio where the soil in Bairrada is at its chalkiest

he employs cement tank fermentations with indigenous yeast to produce natural wines that reflect each parcel's terroir

south-facing plots

paying homage to the region’s deep roots and its bright future in the landscape of greater Champagne

2000 Joao Pato (Luis Pato) Cabernet Sauvignon, Bairrada, Portugal Domaine Leroy The vineyard has a south-westWhile Joao Pato himself (Luis father) stopped making wine in the early 1980s, Luis kept his fathers brand going, especially when he wanted to experiment with non Portuguese grape varieties. This is a one off bottling of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, grown on chalky clay soils in Bairrada. It spent two years in a combination of new and used french oak casks before bottling. High toned, brightly red fruited, salty, and still vibrantly alive. Classic old