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The Producer
Created in 1989 by Francis and Catherine Boutemy, Château Haut-Lagrange is a family-owned estate located in Léognan, in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Since its inception, the estate has remained entirely in the hands of the Boutemy family, who continue a winemaking tradition passed down through several generations. Today, it is notably their son Ghislain Boutemy who oversees the vineyard and winemaking, surrounded by a small dedicated team. Together, they have developed a human-scale estate, driven by the desire to produce authentic wines and share their passion for the vine and wine.
The vineyard extends over approximately 8.5 hectares within the Graves terroir, known for its deep, well-draining gravel soils. This type of soil promotes the ripening of the grapes and contributes to the characteristic elegance of the wines from the appellation. The grape varieties reflect the Bordeaux tradition: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot for the reds, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon for the whites. This combination allows for the production of balanced wines, where structure and freshness harmonize with the expression of the fruit.
Château Haut-Lagrange is today continuing its development with an approach attentive to the environment and quality. The estate is certified Terra Vitis and High Environmental Value (HVE level 3), demonstrating sustainable viticulture that respects natural balances. The wines of the château, produced in both red and white, stand out for their finesse, fruitiness, and balance, faithfully reflecting the elegant and accessible style of contemporary Pessac-Léognan.
The Wine
Terroir possédant un drainage naturel remarquable grâce à une couche de Grave uniformément répartie composée de sable, de graviers, de galets, un cailloutis exceptionnel de quartz, quartzites ocres, blancs, roses… de jaspes, silex, lydiennes.
Le sous-sol est composé de sable, d’argile, d’alios, de calcaire et de faluns de l’ère tertiaire.
La récolte est manuelle avec tri du raisin dans la vigne et au chai.
La fermentation est contrôlée à 29°C, macération 21 jours. Elevage 16 mois en barriques neuves (chêne merrain) pour 40% de la récolte, le reste en cuve. Mise en bouteille 21 mois après la récolte.
Tasting
Very appealing nose of ripe red fruits, spicy and raspberry. On the palate, very fruity, very elegant tannins, beautiful freshness and tonicity.