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
12,5% vol.
Weather conditions
The weather in 2024 was extreme, with heavy rainfall, lack of sunshine and cool temperatures, making the fight against vine diseases particularly difficult. After a somewhat difficult flowering period with some coulure, a more favourable period in August allowed the grapes to change colour evenly, followed by a rapid harvest in September to preserve the quality of the grapes. This vintage marks a return to normal harvest dates.
Harvest
03 September - 13 September 2024
Tasting
Pale yellow, bright and clear.
The nose is clean and expressive, with aromas of ripe yellow fruit (peach, mirabelle plum) and white fruit, enhanced by fine toasty notes reflecting the mastery of barrel ageing.
The palate is full and generous. The body is full and enveloping, with a fat, silky texture. Well-integrated acidity adds tension and prolongs the fresh, persistent finish.
A delicious, well-balanced white wine that combines rich aromas, elegance and length.
Terroir
Deep gravel slopes, clay-limestone at foot of the slopes.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double Guyot.
Grape Harvest: Mechanical harvesting.
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
Langoustine ravioli with ginger and lemongrass infused Thai broth, butternut squash gratin with hazelnuts and aged Gouda cheese, Roast poultry with cream sauce, matured traditional sheep's tomme.
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.
