AOC Pessac-Léognan
Vines have been grown on Château de Quantin's gravelly rises since the 17th century. These produce delicious, fruity, dry white wines with great aromatic expression. This fresh, crisp Pessac-Léognan can also be enjoyed young.
Cépages
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Teneur en alcool
13% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
2019 was marked by a fairly mild winter, resulting in early bud break. Spring rainfall was scarce and drought conditions set in in early summer. Rainfall in August provided a welcome relief for winegrowers.
Vendanges
08/29/2019
Dégustation
Pale yellow colour, with some golden reflections.
Very Sauvignon, the nose is expressive without being aggressive, with a pleasant mix of white fruit notes (peach, nectarine), citrus, enhanced by a hint of smoke.
Plenty of freshness on the palate, generous with good fat. Delicious aromas of white fruit (nectarine) and citrus fruit (grapefruit). Well integrated oak. Fresh on the finish, enhanced by a hint of salinity.
Terroir
Deep gravel slopes, clay-limestone at foot of the slopes
Vigne
Pruning type: Double guyot
Grape Harvest: By hand or mechanical after manual sorting at the vine
Vinification
After settling, part in barrels and part in stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks.
Elevage
Part in barrels, remainder in tanks on lees.
Service
Serve between 9°C and 12°C
Potentiel de garde
3 to 5 years
Accords gourmands
It will be appreciated with cooked fish and seafood, grilled or smoked white meats.
Château de Cruzeau stands out for its gravel terroir of rare homogeneity, offering ideal conditions for the production of great Bordeaux wines. Located on the left bank of Bordeaux, in the heart of the prestigious Pessac-Léognan Appellation, it produces red wines of the highest quality, revealing elegance and depth. Its rich, complex white wines reveal a beautiful aromatic palette of white fruits, sublimated by a delicate woodiness.
