Clos Haut-Peyraguey 2023

White
2023

SAUTERNES & BARSAC

PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSÉ EN 1855

BERNARD MAGREZ

Varietal blend

80 % Sauvignon Blanc

20 % Sémillon

Alcohol by volume

13,5°

Quantity produced

7 000 bottles

Size of the vineyard

6,256 ha

Average age of vines

40 years old

Grape varieties

52 % Sauvignon Blanc

38 % Sémillon

6 % Muscadelle

4 % Sauvignon Gris

Soil type

Gravel and sand on clay subsoil

Vineyard skills

Sustainable viticulture methods

Yields in hls/ha

NC

Vinification

Temperature-controlled fermentation in new or one-wine barrels, depending on tasting. Targeted mutage balance.

Maturing/ageing : 20 months

Owner's words

First classified growth in 1855 Sauternes, Clos Haut - Peyraguey is located at the highest point of the hill of Bommes. Its exceptional terroir, its unparalleled exposure makes Clos Haut - Peyraguey a wine of great subtlety, a nectar of lightness and refinement. Since 1618, date of first harvests in this former barony, Clos Haut - Peyraguey has enchanted lovers of very fine wines, always able to recognize exceptional nectars and singular elegance. The property has belonged to Bernard Magrez since 2012. The Clos Haut-Peyraguey 2023 grapes have been harvested in 3 successive pickings, between the 13 September and the 5th October. The Clos Haut-Peyraguey 2023 palate mixes candied and roasted notes, combining freshness and aromatic complexity, with lots of floral notes. The grapes have kept a good acidity, guaranteeing a nice freshness and a significant aging potential in the wine. The Clos Haut-Peyraguey terroir, bringing its finesse and elegance touch, offers us a very promising 2023 vintage.

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