Red
2024

PESSAC-LÉOGNAN
CRU CLASSÉ DE GRAVES
THE ANDRE LURTON FAMILY

Varietal Blend
85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
 

Alcohol by volume
13°

Quantity produced
85 000 bottles

Size of the vineyard 
67 ha

Average age of vines
30 years old

Grape varieties
59% Merlot 
41% Cabernet Sauvignon 

Soil type
 Deep gravel & calcareous clay

Vineyard skills
Sustainable farming (HVE3)

Yields in hls/ha (Grand Vin)
40hls/ha

Vinification
Hand-picked in crates. Full vinification (20% total volume)  in various containers: wooden rolls, 500-liter barrels, 750-liter terracotta amphoras. Long vatting and phenolic extraction management.
Maturing / Ageing 12 months in barrels (40% new). Aged in 15% terracotta amphorae.

Owner's words
Medium-intense red with violet tints and a beautiful brilliance, highlighting its youth and freshness. Expressive and precise, the nose is dominated by aromas of fresh red fruit, reminiscent of raspberry and cherry. Barrel ageing adds an elegant, subtle and well-integrated touch of vanilla, adding complexity without overpowering the fruit. The attack is open and dynamic. On the palate, the structure is finer and tighter than in 2023 and 2022, underpinned by more pronounced acidity, the signature of the vintage. Barrel ageing harmonises the whole, bringing roundness and volume to the palate. Its elegant structure will gain in depth and complexity with age. The finish is long, with tannins that are present but well controlled. Keep an eye on this wine for optimum enjoyment in the years to come!