Description

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Château Lestrille is located at the northern point of the Entre-deux-Mers appellation in the small town of St. Germain du Puch between Libourne and Bordeaux. Passionate and dedicated winemaker Estelle Roumage makes modern, elegant wines from sustainably cultivated grapes. Estelle believes the essence of winemaking lies in the vineyard itself, placing considerable emphasis on respecting the balance of the soil. The vines have been cultivated organically since 2019 and the estate has been certified organic from the 2023 vintage. Each plot on the 45-hectare property is vinified separately with tailor-made precision and minimal intervention to respect and optimise the characteristics of the vintage and terroir, creating charming wines with the utmost appeal.

ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The vines are grown in the Bordeaux appellation of AOP Entre-deux-Mers, which translates literally as ‘between two seas’, although the seas are in fact rivers, the River Garonne and the River Dordogne, which respectively form the area’s southwestern and northern boundaries. The area is significantly influenced by the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, along with the two rivers, which temper the warm summers. The soils are predominantly clay and limestone, which produce elegant wines. Sustainability is paramount at Château Lestrille. They hold the Haute Valeur Environmentale (HVE) certification, which officially recognises the environmental performance of winegrowers, including biodiversity conservation, plant protection strategies, managed fertiliser use and water resource management. The vineyard is also in conversion to organic status and the vineyards are cultivated without the use of chemicals.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The grapes were harvested at optimum maturity, followed by skin contact and a cold stabilisation. Fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by maturation in stainless steel, for a period of five months. This wine was vinified with the utmost care, respecting the grape varieties, their aroma and flavour profiles and the wine’s ultimate personality.

OUR TASTING NOTES:
A refreshing, floral and full-flavoured white Bordeaux, with intense aromas of citrus, lime and pear and unveiling an expressive mineral character on the palate. This delicious Sauvignon Blanc blend wine is lively with good length and shows remarkable balance.

GRAPE VARIETY:
Sauvignon Blanc 70%, Sauvignon Gris 19%, Semillon 6%, Muscadelle 5%.