Chateau Bouscaut
Chateau Bouscaut Pessac Leognan Blanc Grand Cru Classè De Graves 2017
| Denomination | Pessac Léognan AOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | 68% Sauvignon, 32% Semillon |
| Aging | In new oak barrels (40%). |
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2017
93/100
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Serve at:
12 - 14 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
The various owners throughout the twentieth century were very dedicated to improving and transforming both the vineyard and the château. The neighbouring property, Château Valoux, became part of Bouscaut in 1929. In the thirties, the domain was cited as being a model estate by the Chamber of Agriculture and a race horse called Château Bouscaut won first prize in a coveted Maisons Lafitte race. In the same period, a tower was added to the main residential building and cellars were erected next to it. Read more
| Name | Chateau Bouscaut Pessac Leognan Blanc Grand Cru Classè De Graves 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Pessac Léognan AOC |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 68% Sauvignon, 32% Semillon |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Chateau Bouscaut |
| Origin | Cadaujac (France) |
| Soil composition | Clayey-calcareous, gravelly. |
| Harvest | The Sauvignon blanc is harvested between 23 August and 6 September, and the Semillons between 4 and 13 September. |
| Wine making | Fermentation and ageing with stirring in new oak barrels (40%). |
| Aging | In new oak barrels (40%). |
| Year production | 40000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
