White
2022
Graves
CRU CLASSÉ DE GRAVES
sas vignobles leveque
Varietal blend
45% Sauvignon Blanc
50% Sémillon
5%Sauvignon Gris
Alcohol by volume
13,5°
Quantity produced
58 000 bottles
Size of the vineyard
52ha
Average age of vines
21 years old
Grape varieties
45% Sauvignon Blanc
50% Sémillon
5% Sauvignon Gris
Soil type
Gravel, larger pebbles and fine sands for the Semillon. Gravels and limestone subsol for the Sauvignon.
Vineyard skills
Reasoned cultivation, grass-growing between the rows and mechanical ploughing of the soil.
Yields in hls/ha
34 hls/ha
Vinification
Pneumatic pressing under nitrogen and juice selection. Static cold settling for 24 hours. Direct fermentation in barrels between 18°C and 20°C,
Maturing/ageing : aged on fine lees in barrels (50% new) for 9 months. Regular stirring of the lees.
Owner's words
Pale yellow in color, the wines are beautifully fresh despite a scorching summer. They are invigorating and offer a surprising aromatic palette of passion fruit, lime blossom, honeysuckle and pink grapefruit. The long, powerful finish is rounded by barrel ageing on fine lees.