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.
Varietal
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Alcohol content
13% vol.
Weather conditions
2015 was the third warmest year since 1900... Drought conditions, above-average monthly temperatures and sunshine (in the first half of the year), cool nights and hot weather in August accompanying véraison (colour change) were all ideal for the vines!
Harvest
03/09/2015
Tasting
Lovely pale yellow colour with attractive green highlights.
This pure Sauvignon Blanc has an immediately appealing bouquet of citrus, gunflint, menthol, and freshly-pressed grapes.
Straightforward, rich, and fresh on the palate. Perfectly balanced with all the characteristics of wines produced in the famous Pessac-Léognan appellation. This delicious wine is a real crowd pleaser.
Terroir
Deep gravel slopes, clay-limestone at foot of the slopes
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double guyot
Grape Harvest: By hand or mechanical after manual sorting at the vine
Winemaking
After settling, part in barrels and part in stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks.
Ageing
Part in barrels, remainder in tanks on lees.
Serving
Serve between 9°C and 12°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Food pairings
It goes beautifully with fish, shellfish, pasta with pesto, etc.
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.
