Chateau Le Bruilleau Pessac-Leognan White 2016

Wine Region:Bordeaux - France

Grape:70% sémillon, 30% sauvignon blanc.

About the winery:Chateau Le Bruilleau is located south of Martillac in the southern part of the appellation Pessac-Léognan in the commune of St-Médard d’Eyrans. Nadine and Serge Bédicheau represent the 4th generation, their son is also involved in the runing of the estate.

The Chateau's vineyards made up of 5 parcels represent 10.50 ha, with 7.50 ha planted in Merlot (52%) and Cabernet sauvignon (48%) and 3 ha planted in Semillon (75%) and Sauvignon Blanc (25%). The parcels are situated on gentle slopes and the soils are either clayey-limestone in structure or gravelly.  The Cabernet Sauvignon is planted on the gravelly parcels while the Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot are planted on dominant clayey-limestone soil. Grass is grown between the rows for the vineyard's health and bio-diversity.

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