Chateau de Cranne

Château de Cranne Bordeaux White 6eme generation

BORDEAUX WHITE 6eme GENERATION

The winegrower : Vincent Lacoste
Annual production : 12 000 bottles
Alc. : 12.5% vol
Available in : 75cl
Grape Variety(ies): Sauvignon blanc 35%, Sauvignon Gris 50%, Sémillon 15%
Type of soil : Clay and limestone
Yield: 45 hl/ha
Age of the vine: 35 years
Harvest : Manual grape harvest

VINIFICATION

Direct pressing, no maceration.
in stainless steel tanks with temperature control (16°‐18°C)


Maturing
: 2 months on lies and then 4 months
Aging potential: 2 to 3 years 

CHARACTERISTICS

A brilliant straw yellow color the bouquet reveals notes of candied apricot, almond and white flowers.
The mouth is wrapped in fat, not heavy, which is flexibility

AWARDS

• 2010 : Gold Medal Gilbert et Gaillard 86/100
• 2011 : Gold medal Gilbert et Gaillard 87/100
• 2012 : Gold medal Sélection 70mdCertifié Agriculture Biologique

Winemaker Comments:
“The expression of Sauvignon Gris”