Château Coquillas Blanc, 2023

Family property of 40 hectares in Pessac-Léognan.
An estate that has an original terroir with a plot named "Coquillat" which is full of fossils dating back 19 million years!

Presentation

Terroir
Deep gravelly soil from the Pyrenees, sometimes on a chalky and clay subsoil.
In the vineyard
Double Guyot pruning.
Handpicked.
Winemaking
7 to 10 days of alcoholic fermentation in barrels.
Temperature control.
Fermentation temperature: 20-25 °C max.
Ageing
Barrels of 2 and 3 wines during 8 to 9 months.
Stirring once per week, and at the end every 15 days.
Varietals
Sauvignon : 80%
Sémillon : 20%
Specifications
: Contains sulphites.

Advice

At nose
Very harmonious nose evoking apricot jam, litchi, white fleshed fruit and honey.
On the palate
Well-structured palate, fat and freshness combine with much elegance. Mineral on the finish.
Food pairings
Food pairing: aperitif with green olive tapenade, pan-fried scallops, grilled fish or cave-aged cheese.