2025 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 81% Sauvignon Blanc, 11% Sauvignon Gris, 8% Sémillon
Region Bordeaux
Soil Gravelly sand and limestone clays
Harvest Dates 27 Aug 2025 to 3 Sep 2025
Fermentation Vessels 225 L barrels
Pressing Method Gentle Whole-Bunch Pressing
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak50%
Barrel Size 225
Production Details Planting density was 6,700–8,700 vines/ha. Grapes were hand-harvested during cool mornings and manually sorted. The juice was cold-settled for 12 hours; parcel and intra-plot lots were selected by variety, vine age, terroir and grape maturity. Maturation lasted 7 months using 40% new oak, 50% one-wine-old barrels and 10% amphorae; the final blend was assembled before bottling.
Tasting Notes Grapefruit, lemon and anise; bright, vibrant, fresh, aromatic and lively

2024 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 87% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Sémillon, 3% Sauvignon Gris
Region Bordeaux
Soil Gravelly sand and limestone clays
Harvest Dates 10 Sep 2024 to 23 Sep 2024
Fermentation Vessels 225 L barrels
Pressing Method Gentle Whole-Bunch Pressing
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Barrel Size 225
Production Details Planting density was 6,700–8,700 vines/ha. Grapes were hand-harvested during cool mornings and manually sorted. The juice was cold-settled for 12 hours; parcel and intra-plot lots were selected by variety, vine age, terroir and grape maturity. The wine matured for 7 months in barrels, 40% new, and the final blend was assembled before bottling.
Tasting Notes Grapefruit, pineapple, peach, mango and passion fruit; fresh, taut and complex

2023 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 78% Sauvignon Blanc, 11% Sauvignon Gris, 11% Sémillon
Region Bordeaux
Soil Gravelly sand and limestone clays
Harvest Dates 29 Aug 2023 to 8 Sep 2023
Fermentation Vessels 225 L barrels
Pressing Method Gentle Whole-Bunch Pressing
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Barrel Size 225
Closure Cork
Production Details Planting density was 6,700–8,700 vines/ha. Grapes were hand-harvested during cool mornings and manually sorted. The juice was cold-settled for 12 hours; parcel and intra-plot lots were selected by variety, vine age, terroir and grape maturity. The wine matured for 7 months in barrels, 40% new, and the final blend was assembled before bottling.
Tasting Notes Grapefruit, lemon, yuzu and meringue; lively, tangy, crisp, fresh and balanced

2022 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 82% Sauvignon Blanc, 7% Sauvignon Gris, 11% Sémillon
Drinking Window 2023–2028
Region Bordeaux
Soil Gravelly sand and limestone clays
Harvest Dates 29 Aug 2022 to 5 Sep 2022
Fermentation Vessels 225 L barrels
Pressing Method Gentle Whole-Bunch Pressing
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Barrel Size 225
Production Details Planting density was 6,700–8,700 vines/ha. Grapes were hand-harvested during cool mornings and manually sorted. The juice was cold-settled for 12 hours; parcel and intra-plot lots were selected by variety, vine age, terroir and grape maturity. The wine matured for 7 months in barrels, 40% new, and the final blend was assembled before bottling.
Tasting Notes Fresh citrus and exotic fruit; rich, ripe, balanced and long

2021 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Sauvignon Gris
Drinking Window 2022–2027
Region Bordeaux
Soil Gravelly sand and limestone clays
Harvest Dates 8 Sep 2021 to 24 Sep 2021
Fermentation Vessels 225 L barrels
Pressing Method Gentle Whole-Bunch Pressing
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Barrel Size 225
Production Details Planting density was 6,700–8,700 vines/ha. Grapes were hand-harvested during cool mornings and manually sorted. The juice was cold-settled for 12 hours; parcel and intra-plot lots were selected by variety, vine age, terroir and grape maturity. The wine matured for 6 months in barrels, 50% new, and the final blend was assembled before bottling.
Tasting Notes Lemon, orange, grapefruit, tropical fruit and pineapple; fresh, fleshy, crisp and persistent

2020 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 84% Sauvignon Blanc, 7% Sauvignon Gris, 9% Sémillon
Region Bordeaux
Soil Gravelly sand and limestone clays
Harvest Dates 31 Aug 2020 to 9 Sep 2020
Fermentation Vessels 225 L barrels
Pressing Method Gentle Whole-Bunch Pressing
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Barrel Size 225
Production Details Planting density was 6,700–8,700 vines/ha. Grapes were hand-harvested during cool mornings and manually sorted. The juice was cold-settled for 12 hours; parcel and intra-plot lots were selected by variety, vine age, terroir and grape maturity. The wine matured for 6 months in barrels, 50% new, and the final blend was assembled before bottling.
Tasting Notes Lemon, mango and passion fruit; harmonious, fresh and immediately approachable

2019 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 75% Sauvignon Blanc, 19% Sauvignon Gris, 6% Sémillon
Drinking Window 2020–2025
Region Bordeaux
Soil Gravelly sand and limestone clays
Harvest Dates 3 Sep 2019 to 17 Sep 2019
Vine Age 10
Fermentation Vessels 225 L barrels
Pressing Method Gentle Whole-Bunch Pressing
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Barrel Size 225
Production Details Planting density was 6,700–8,700 vines/ha. Grapes were hand-harvested during cool mornings and manually sorted. The juice was cold-settled for 12 hours; lots were selected by variety, vine age, terroir and grape maturity. The wine matured for 6 months in barrels, 50% new, and the final blend was assembled before bottling.
Tasting Notes Pale gold; exotic fruit, white peach, citrus and brioche; fresh, ample and balanced

Producer Information

Address
33250 Saint Julien Beychevelle, France
Phone
+33 (0)5 56 73 38 38
Owner
Suntory Group (acquired by Keizo Saji in 1983; directed by the Saji family)

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