Château Haut-Bacalan

Corinne Gonet

The quintessence of our vineyard of Pessac, this Cru Château Haut-Bacalan combining power and refinement reveals an aromatic complexity dominated by black fruits, some sweet spices, subtle floral nuances and empyreumatic notes.

APPELLATION
Pessac-Leognan
VINEYARD SIZE
8ha
SOIL
Clayey gravels
GRAPE VARIETIES
55% Merlot – 40% Cabernet Sauvignon – 5% Petit Verdot
Double Guyot pruning
Planting density : 10 000 vines/ha
AVERAGE AGE OF THE VINEYARD
20years
VINEYARD MANAGEMENT
Sustainable farming
VINIFICATION
Hand harvested per plot – rigorous selection of the grapes in the cellar.
Fermentation for 3 or 4 weeks in t° controlled stainless-steel vats
Aging for 12 months in new oak barrels
AVERAGE ANNUAL PRODUCTION
20 000 bottles
FOOD PAIRING
Tasty red meat, grilled,
roasted or with sauce, stewed dishes, game and cheeses