White
2023
PESSAC-LÉOGNAN
CRU CLASSÉ DE GRAVES
BERNARD MAGREZ
Varietal Blend
60 % Sauvignon Blanc
35 % Sémillon
4 % Sauvignon Gris
1 % Muscadelle
Alcohol by volume
NC
Quantity produced
NC
Size of the vineyard
9 ha
Average age of vines
23 years old
Grape varieties
51% Sauvignon Blanc
42% Sémillon
7% Sauvignon Gris
Soil type
Pyrenean clay gravel layer from the late Pliocen and Quaternary period
Vineyard skills
Soils with high clay content • Protection of the environment and soil life through winter grazing and animal-drawn ploughing • A leader in precision viticulture • A continuous innovation process
Yields in hls/ha (Grand Vin)
48 hls/ha
Vinification
Harvest with several successive rounds of picking • Sequential pressing to keep only the most balanced juice • Technical choices tailored to each grape variety and provenance • A variety of vessels to develop the potential of our grapes
Maturing / Ageing : 10 months
Owner's words
In the white, our cool, clay terroir enabled us to protect our grapes from the very hot conditions of August, preserving the subtle aromas and tension of the Sauvignon, and allowing the Semillon to fully express its unrivalled velvety texture.