2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 90% Sauvignon Blanc; 10% Sémillon
Region Bordeaux Blanc
Harvest Dates August 28–29, during the mornings
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pressing Under Inert Gas
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Second Fill Oak90%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The grapes were harvested in crates. Press fractions were separated carefully. This was the first vintage made in the new raw-earth and raw-wood cellar, which operates entirely by gravity and contains 68 tanks ranging from 50 to 120 hL.
Tasting Notes Bright and fresh; white flowers, citrus, minerality, vibrancy and a fine finish
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 90% Sauvignon Blanc; 10% Sémillon
Region Bordeaux Blanc
Harvest Dates August 25–26
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pressing Under Inert Gas
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Second Fill Oak90%
Oak Types French oak
Tasting Notes Pale gold; white flowers, white-fleshed fruit and citrus; soft yet lively, with an elegant mouthfeel and mineral structure
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 90% Sauvignon Blanc; 10% Sémillon
Region Bordeaux Blanc
Soil Clay and calcareous soil
Harvest Dates September 9–10
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pressing Under Inert Gas
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Second Fill Oak90%
Oak Types French oak
Tasting Notes Citrus, lime and nectarine; round and elegant, with freshness, vivacity and tension
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 90% Sauvignon Blanc; 10% Sémillon
Region Bordeaux Blanc
Soil Clay and calcareous soil
Harvest Dates August 31–September 1
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pressing Under Inert Gas
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Second Fill Oak90%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Recommended serving temperature: 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Gold colour; exotic fruit, green apple and lemon-pie aromas and flavours; direct, soft palate with fresh acidity
Food Pairing Seafood, white meats or a cheese platter
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 90% Sauvignon Blanc; 10% Sémillon
Region Bordeaux Blanc
Soil Clay and calcareous soil
Harvest Dates September 12–13
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pressing Under Inert Gas
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Second Fill Oak90%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Recommended serving temperature: 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Gold colour; exotic fruit, green apple and lemon-pie aromas and flavours, with fresh acidity
Food Pairing Seafood, white meats or a cheese platter
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 90% Sauvignon Blanc; 10% Sémillon
Region Bordeaux Blanc
Soil Clay and calcareous soil
Harvest Dates September 4–5
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pressing Under Inert Gas
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Second Fill Oak90%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Recommended serving temperature: 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Balanced and aromatically expressive; round palate with citrus and tree-fruit notes
Food Pairing Seafood, white meats or a cheese platter
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 90% Sauvignon Blanc; 10% Sémillon
Region Bordeaux Blanc
Soil Clay and calcareous soil
Harvest Dates September 5
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pressing Under Inert Gas
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Recommended serving temperature: 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Balanced and aromatically expressive; round palate with citrus and tree-fruit notes
Food Pairing Seafood, white meats or a cheese platter
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Château Cantenac Brown, Cantenac, 33460 Margaux, France
Phone
+33 5 57 88 81 81
Owner
Le Lous family
Cellarmaster
José Sanfins