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ReferenceVintage / sizePrice / bottleSource
Lowest shop price 2011 / 750ml CHF 77.90 balv.ch ↗

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Latest Technical Specifications · 2025

Alcohol 13.75%
Grape Varieties 76.5% Sémillon; 23.5% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Pessac-Leognan
Harvest Dates 14–21 August 2025
Oak Details 59% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak59%
Production Details No leaf removal was performed so that the canopy would protect the grapes during the exceptionally dry, hot season; rigorous sorting rejected some sun-damaged bunches.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with green reflections; lightly smoky nose; peach, passion fruit and apricot; floral, fresh and precise palate; citrus and lychee; good length and a lightly saline finish.

2025 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.75%
Grape Varieties 76.5% Sémillon; 23.5% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Pessac-Leognan
Harvest Dates 14–21 August 2025
Oak Details 59% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak59%
Production Details No leaf removal was performed so that the canopy would protect the grapes during the exceptionally dry, hot season; rigorous sorting rejected some sun-damaged bunches.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with green reflections; lightly smoky nose; peach, passion fruit and apricot; floral, fresh and precise palate; citrus and lychee; good length and a lightly saline finish.

2024 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 64.5% Sémillon; 35.5% Sauvignon
Region Pessac-Leognan
Harvest Dates 2–10 September 2024
Oak Details 42% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak42%
Production Details Meticulous leaf removal was used to aerate bunches and limit humidity; fruit was meticulously sorted on arrival at the winery so that only berries with suitable ripeness and sanitary quality were retained.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with green reflections; fine, elegant nose of melon, white peach, Sauvignon character and noble spices; flavorful, aromatic palate with richness and fresh acidity; Sémillon-led flavor; sapid finish with refreshing bitters.

2023 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 43.7% Sémillon; 56.3% Sauvignon
Region Pessac-Leognan
Harvest Dates 21 August–4 September 2023
Oak Details 45.6% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak45.6%
Production Details The estate carried out substantial crop thinning and removed leaves on the sunrise-facing side of half the vineyard while limiting shoot trimming. White grapes were picked during the coolest hours and transported in refrigerated vehicles at a sustained pace to preserve their aromatic profile.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow; aromatic, clean and precise Sauvignon-led nose; rich, flavorful and lively attack; Sémillon contributes soft, fruity elegance; harmonious with moderate persistence.

2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.8%
Grape Varieties 46.3% Sémillon; 53.7% Sauvignon
Region Pessac-Leognan
Harvest Dates 17–23 August 2022
Oak Details 38.2% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak38.2%
Production Details White grapes were harvested early in the morning and cooled on arrival at the winery to preserve aroma precursors. Picking teams were doubled so the crop could be brought in within one week rather than the usual two.
Tasting Notes Light yellow with green reflections; intense, ripe, lightly truffled Sauvignon-led nose; delicate and perfumed entry; taut, sappy and agreeable palate.

2021 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 56% Sémillon; 44% Sauvignon
Region Pessac-Leognan
Harvest Dates 3–13 September 2021
Oak Details 46% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak46%
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with green reflections; intense nose with delicate white-flower and lemon notes; broad, generous attack; fleshy yet taut palate; persistent fresh citrus finish.

2020 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 74.8% Sémillon; 25.2% Sauvignon
Region Pessac-Leognan
Harvest Dates 19–28 August 2020
Oak Details 46.4% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak46.4%
Bottling Date 26 May 2021
Production Details During the hot, dry period, vineyard interventions—particularly leaf removal—were reduced to protect bunch integrity and aromatic freshness.
Tasting Notes Light yellow; intense fruity nose of peach and quince with delicate toasted oak; soft, flavorful attack; rich, nearly sweet-seeming Sémillon-led mid-palate; refreshing bitter-edged finish.

2019 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 51.7% Sauvignon; 48.3% Sémillon
Drinking Window Producer recommends enjoying the wine in its youth.
Region Pessac-Leognan
Harvest Dates 29 August–10 September 2019
Oak Details 41% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak41%
Bottling Date 27 Apr 2020
Tasting Notes Pale yellow; subtly Sauvignon-like nose with anise and spice; delicate, perfumed palate gaining flesh with fresh acidity; white flowers on the finish.

2018 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 79.2% Sémillon; 20.8% Sauvignon
Region Pessac-Leognan
Harvest Dates 27 August–5 September 2018
Oak Details 58% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak58%
Bottling Date 3 May 2019
Tasting Notes Light yellow with green reflections; intense nose of white-fleshed fruit; soft, fruity attack; fleshy, rich and rounded palate.

2017 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 69.4% Sémillon; 30.6% Sauvignon
Region Pessac-Leognan
Harvest Dates 22–31 August 2017
Oak Details 39% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak39%
Bottling Date 12 Jun 2018
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with green reflections; fine, fruity nose with bread crumb and ripe white peach; full, fruit-driven attack; rich, rounded palate.

Shop prices

ReferenceVintage / sizePrice / bottleSource
Shop price 2017 / 750ml CHF 95.00 smithandsmith.ch ↗
Shop price 2024 / 750ml CHF 78.50 fr.millesima.ch ↗
Shop price 2025 / 750ml CHF 88.40 fr.millesima.ch ↗
Shop price 2012 / — CHF 191.00 fr.millesima.ch ↗
Shop price 2021 / 750ml CHF 105.50 fr.millesima.ch ↗

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Producer Information

Address
Pessac, Bordeaux, France
Owner
Domaine Clarence Dillon (Prince Robert of Luxembourg, Chairman)
Cellarmaster
Jean-Philippe Masclef (Technical Director), Florence Forgas (Cellar Master)

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