{"id":49598,"date":"2025-02-18T15:59:07","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T14:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/?p=49598"},"modified":"2025-02-19T16:44:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T15:44:40","slug":"chateau-de-france-2024-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/18\/chateau-de-france-2024-wines\/","title":{"rendered":"Ch\u00e2teau de France still proposes some true excellence, for their new vintage Pessac Leognan wines"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ch\u00e2teau de France<\/strong><\/em> is regularly praised for the quality of its wines<\/strong>, since its vintages<\/strong>, such as the red and white Ch\u00e2teau de France<\/strong><\/em>, or the Ch\u00e2teau Coquillas<\/strong><\/em> and the Bec en Sabot<\/strong><\/em>, seduce wine lovers<\/strong> and critics<\/strong>, notably with their finesse<\/strong><\/em> and typicality<\/strong>.. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Located in the heart of the Pessac-L\u00e9ognan<\/em> appellation, in the Bordeaux region, Ch\u00e2teau de France<\/em><\/a> is preparing to unveil a promising 2024 vintage. This estate, spread over 44 hectares of vines, benefits from an exceptional terroir marked by deep gravel. With a rich history, a commitment to sustainable winemaking practices, and a passionate team, Ch\u00e2teau de France<\/em> continues to assert itself as a major player in the appellation. <\/strong>For your information, the history of Ch\u00e2teau de France<\/em> dates back to the 18th century, when an elegant mansion dominated the estate. In 1971, Bernard Thomassin, a former distiller, acquired the property and undertook extensive renovations. Since 1996, his son Arnaud Thomassin has run the estate, perpetuating the family tradition, while constantly innovating. <\/strong>By AP<\/em><\/p>\n

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..the know-how<\/strong> and passion<\/strong> that drive this family estate<\/strong>, in a terroir<\/strong><\/em> that conveys fine wines<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The 2024<\/strong> vintage of Ch\u00e2teau de France<\/strong><\/em> promises to be an exceptional vintage<\/strong>..  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An emblematic estate<\/strong>, embodied by a large vineyard<\/strong>, composed of no less than 36 hectares of red grape<\/strong> varieties, mostly made of Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/em> and Merlot<\/strong><\/em>, along 4 hectares<\/strong> of white grape<\/strong> varieties, such as Sauvignon<\/strong><\/em> and S\u00e9millon<\/strong><\/em>, is located on one of the highest points of the L\u00e9ognan<\/strong><\/em> terrace. Despite a summer<\/strong> marked by varied climatic<\/strong> conditions, the 2024 harvest<\/strong> took place under favorable auspices<\/strong>. As of casual September<\/strong>, the Sauvignon Blanc<\/strong><\/em> vines, bursting with freshness<\/strong> and aromatic<\/strong> intensity, were harvested, followed by the S\u00e9millon<\/strong><\/em> fields. These white grape<\/strong> varieties promise wines<\/strong> of great freshness<\/strong> and elegance <\/strong>(photo credits: Ch\u00e2teau de France<\/em>).<\/p>\n

“This 2024 vintage<\/strong> promises to be exceptional<\/strong> with a perfect balance between freshness<\/strong> and richness<\/strong>” rejoices the winegrower Arnaud Thomassin<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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..continue to seduce Pessac-L\u00e9ognan<\/strong><\/em> lovers and shine internationally.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Combining tradition<\/strong>, innovation<\/strong> and respect<\/strong> for the terroir<\/strong><\/em>, the wines of Ch\u00e2teau de France<\/strong><\/em>.. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the red<\/strong> side, the Merlot<\/strong><\/em> varieties, generally harvested at the end of September<\/strong>, display a beautiful delicacy<\/strong> and a balanced structure<\/strong>, while the Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/em> versions, more robust<\/strong> and complex<\/strong>, announce wines<\/strong> of remarkable intensity<\/strong>. As far as we know, Ch\u00e2teau de France<\/strong><\/em> makes a point of honor to combine some genuine tradition<\/strong> and modernity<\/strong>. Since 2011<\/strong>, the estate<\/strong> has used a vibrating destemmer<\/strong><\/em>, able to eliminates plant debris<\/strong>, while respecting the random grapes<\/strong>, thus guaranteeing optimal purity of the fruit<\/strong>. This real attention to detail<\/strong> is reflected in the quality of their wines<\/strong> produced, both in terms of aromas<\/strong> and structure<\/strong>.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

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..these wines<\/strong>, produced in accordance with innovation<\/strong>, perfectly illustrate this estate<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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At any proper occasion<\/strong>, why don’t you adopt one of those various housemade wines<\/strong>?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For instance, since 2016<\/strong>, the Ch\u00e2teau de France<\/strong><\/em> domain has been committed to sustainable viticulture<\/strong> by participating in the Environmental Management System<\/strong><\/em> (EMS<\/strong><\/em>) for Bordeaux<\/strong> wines. This initiative<\/strong> demonstrates the estate<\/strong>‘s commitment to preserving its terroir<\/strong><\/em>, while producing high-quality wines<\/strong>. In the case of this year, the white Ch\u00e2teau de France<\/strong><\/em>‘s Pessac-L\u00e9ognan <\/strong><\/em>2023 <\/strong>wine, made from a blend of 80% Sauvignon<\/em><\/strong> and 20% S\u00e9millon<\/em><\/strong>, offers a golden, bright and clear color<\/strong>. Its nose reveals notes of beeswax<\/strong>, honey<\/strong>, peach<\/strong> and apricot<\/strong>. On the palate, this wine<\/strong> is distinguished by its balance between fat<\/strong> and acidity<\/strong>, with a spicy<\/strong> and peppery<\/strong> finish, rare for a white wine<\/strong>. <\/p>\nngg_shortcode_1_placeholder\n

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..whatever the white<\/strong>, with its freshness<\/strong>, or the red<\/strong>, with its spicy<\/strong> notes and beautiful length<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Ch\u00e2teau de France<\/strong><\/em> wines lend themselves to many culinary<\/strong> pairings.. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This wine<\/strong> pairs perfectly with grilled fish<\/strong>, goat<\/strong> or even Beaufort<\/strong><\/em> cheese. Whereas, the red Pessac-L\u00e9ognan<\/em> 2020<\/strong>, composed of Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/em> and Merlot<\/strong><\/em>, has a deep ruby<\/strong> \u200b\u200bcolor. On the nose, aromas of red fruits<\/strong>, featuring blackcurrant<\/strong>, blueberry<\/strong> and cherry<\/strong> tenderly mingle with spicy<\/strong> notes and gingerbread<\/strong>. On the palate, its tannins<\/strong> look as elegant and ripe, with a nice length<\/strong> and a slightly smoky woody finish<\/strong>. This wine<\/strong> is ideal with grilled meats<\/strong>, a pear in wine<\/strong><\/em> and spices<\/strong>, or why not mushroom<\/strong> dishes. In another hand, their alternative Ch\u00e2teau Coquillas<\/strong><\/em>, originally developed on plots<\/strong> which are rich in shellfish<\/strong>, displays a 2022<\/strong> cuv\u00e9e<\/strong><\/em> that reflects the mineral<\/strong> richness of this Pessac-L\u00e9ognan<\/strong><\/em> terroir<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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..such as the new version<\/strong> of this interesting and exotic Bec en Sabot<\/strong><\/em> reference.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A visit to the estate<\/strong> is an invitation to discover the authenticity<\/strong> and elegance<\/strong> of Bordeaux<\/strong> wines..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This wine<\/strong> is made from carefully selected grape varieties<\/strong> to express all the typicity of the soil<\/strong>. In fact, this wine<\/strong> offers a beautiful structure<\/strong> and a complex aromatic<\/strong> palette<\/em>, ranging from ripe fruits<\/strong> to mineral notes<\/strong>. It is distinguished by some genuine freshness<\/strong> and elegance<\/strong> that make it a popular choice for lovers of authentic Bordeaux<\/strong> wines<\/strong>. At last, don’t miss the Bec en Sabot<\/strong><\/em>, as an authentic tribute<\/strong> to a rare bird<\/strong>, symbolizing the singularity<\/strong> and originality<\/strong> of this unique terroir<\/em><\/strong>. As far as we know, Bec en Sabot 2022<\/strong><\/em> is known for its powerful aromas<\/strong> and silky texture<\/strong>, offering an aromatic<\/strong> complexity, with notes of black fruits<\/strong> and spices<\/strong>, plus a beautiful tannic<\/strong> structure. This wine<\/strong> highlights the richness and diversity of Pessac-L\u00e9ognan<\/strong><\/em> wines, strong of a unique personality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

More details on their official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Located in the heart of the Pessac-L\u00e9ognan appellation, in the Bordeaux region, Ch\u00e2teau de France…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":49626,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,926],"tags":[844,1003,1300,1250,1301,409,1108],"class_list":["post-49598","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gastronomy","category-nouvelle-aquitaine","tag-bordeaux","tag-bordeaux-wine","tag-chateau-de-france","tag-nouvelle-aquitaine","tag-pessac-leognan","tag-wine","tag-winery"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49598","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49598"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49598\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49717,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49598\/revisions\/49717"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49626"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49598"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49598"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49598"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}