Château de France 2015

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Description

France / Bordeaux / Graves / Pessac-Léognan

When Bernard Thomassin had the opportunity to acquire the run-down Château de France in 1971, he seized it. What began as an adventure turned into a true passion. He restored the château and replanted the vineyard to restore the wines to the quality for which they were once famous and are now recognized again. The château's vineyard is located on one of the highest hills in the commune of Léognan and benefits from excellent soil conditions. The vines grow on Pyrenean gravel over a moist, iron-rich clay soil. They provide the high-quality yield for the refined wines with their rich, delicate bouquet.

Wine profile: Château de France 2015

Expansion: 13 months in 40% new barriques

Grape variety (filter): 59% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon

Maturity: 2021 – 2030

Alcohol content (in % vol.): 13.5% Vol.

Allergens: contains sulphites

Manufacturer/importer: Château de France, 98 Avenue de Mont de Marsan, 33850 Léognan-Gironde, France

Further information

In Portrait:

Château de France

Château de France lies in the heart of Pessac-Léognan and is one of the reliable producers of this renowned Graves appellation. The vineyards benefit from deep gravel and limestone soils, which give both the red and white wines expression, freshness and fine minerality. The red wines based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot show dark fruit, elegant spice and polished tannins, while the white wines from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon impress with clarity, herbal aromas and lively tension. Careful vineyard work and precise vinification produce wines with balance, depth and good ageing potential. Château de France stands for authentic, elegant Pessac-Léognan quality.

Bordeaux

Origin in Focus

Bordeaux

Bordeaux is one of the world’s most renowned wine regions – a name that has stood for elegance, diversity and ageing potential for centuries. Gravel, clay and limestone soils alternate, allowing fine nuances in the wines that reflect both terroir and craftsmanship.

Bordeaux is typically known for blends in which grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc work together harmoniously.

Stylistically, red Bordeaux wines are defined by a balance of fruit, structure and freshness. The white wines – usually made from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and sometimes Muscadelle – range from crisp and citrus-driven to creamy and complex.