Lot presentation
Château de France 2008
The wine
On tasting, Château de France's red wines present a rich, delicate bouquet, and reveal great finesse on the palate.
About the Producer Château de France
The Château de France's vineyard covers 38.5 hectares, on one of the highest hills in the municipality of Léognan. Adjoining Fieuzal, it benefits from excellent exposure and soil, usually resulting in a high quality harvest. The vines grow on outcrops of Pyrenean gravel, with a humid iron-rich clay subsoil. When he bought the Château de France, Bernard Thomassin's objective was to enable the property to regain the prestige and reputation that it enjoyed in the 19th century. He carried out substantial investment in a replanting programme for the vineyard and restoration of the winery, with a view to producing an exceptional wine. The blending process and choice of grape varieties have enabled the production of wines whose quality and reputation is worthy of the appellation. The Château de France is a member of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity : 2 bottles
Level : 2 NormalObservations : 2 Marginally marked label, 2 Marginally scratched label, 1 Knife marksOrigin : private individual
Type of cellar : underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT : no
Original wooden case / Original case : no
French customs seal : yes
Alcohol percentage : 13.5 %
Region : Bordeaux
Appellation : Pessac-Léognan
Owner : Bernard Thomassin
Vintage : 2008
Colour : red
Ageing potential : collectable bottle
Service temperature : 16°
Size (in ha) : 28 hectares
Volume : 120000 bottles
Intensity : classic
Leading aroma : black fruit
Tasting occasion : food-friendly wine