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Domaine El Bordj

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Atlasian Cellars
Meghdir & Sons, Inc.
518 Second Street
Belvidere, New Jersey 07823
Tel: 908-475-4803
Fax: 908-475-3584
info@algerianwine.com

Area of Production 720 acres in the commue of El-Bordj, in the department of Mascara, this vineyard is at an altitude of 800 metres. It is revered as an ideal location for producing fine wines using Southern French and local varieties of grapes. El Bordj won first prize as far back as the 1858 Paris Expo. Winner of Montreal Wine Expo 1994 Jury Prize

Geology

The plateau of El-Bordj is covered with sands produced by the decomposition of Pliocene sandstone. These sands, which give a reddish soil, low in minerals, but deep and cool, enable the vine to achieve all it's potential.

Grape Varieties

The principal grape varieties are of the Southern French type, dominated by Grenache and Carignan, but also Cinsault, Mourvedre, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Alicante Bouschet is present at a limit of 3%. The local varieties (Farranah, El Maoui and Tizourine) constitute less than 5%.

Viticulture

Planted on the slopes exposed to the south-east, gobelet with 2 to 3 canes maximum. The average age is about 45 years for the principal varieties, and between 15 and 20 years for the new introductions such as Cabernet and Syrah.

Vinification

Manual harvesting with mechanical de-stalking. Natural yeasts and a long fermentation.

Maturation

The blend is made in the winery, followed by maturation in oak casks for between 8 and 12 months.

Sensory Qualities

Like all the wines of the region of Mascara, the wines of El-Bordj are dry, robust, of good colour, and high in alcohol. These wines are well structured, and their bouquet full and generous. They count among the most prestigious wines of Algeria. They age well and gain much in harmony and finesse over many years. Sumptuous and smooth, El-bordj is the best of the "Mascara" wines. A truly great companion when you are in the mood for celebrating a particular moment in your life or simply enjoying a good meal. It is delightful with salad, fish or meats.