The 2018 Bordeaux white wines were a good year overall, producing wines that were fruity, delicate and lively. They were fruity and aromatic, and had a perfect taste.
Harvested at 50hl per hectare from clay-limestone soils. 7,200 vines per hectare, around 10 years old. Annual production 13,000 bottles. Hand-picked. Fermented in barrels, 50% of which are new. Aged 6 months in French oak barrels (33% new).
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Since the acquisition of Château de Lussac by the Raviallées in 2000, it has been transformed into a leading Bordeaux Blanc Sec winery. It produces top-quality white wines, managed with advanced techniques and meticulous care. The vines are pruned using the double guyot method, with particular attention paid to removing branches on the side exposed to the morning sun, ensuring thorough management. Some of the wine is aged in new barrels for 8 to 9 months on the lees. Vineyard Planted area: 1.72 hectares (32 hectares in total) Soil: limestone clay Grape varieties: 85% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Sauvignon Gris Planting density: 7,200 vines/hectare Average age of vines: 4 years Pruning method: double guyot method Yield: 13hl/hectare (for vines in their first and second year of production) Production: 3,000 bottles