【Feature】Château de France
Château de France is located on the highest slopes in Léognan, on the tallest of four gravelly terraces deposited by the Garonne River over the years when it burst its banks. The sunny microclimate and unusual nature of the soil account for Château de France's unique terroir.
The Thomassin family acquired Château de France in 1971 and continually invested in renovating the entire estate, including the vineyard, vat room and cellar, with one goal in mind: to make outstanding wines.
Arnaud Thomassin arrived at the estate in 1994 and is currently the manager.
Château de France is distributed in France and around the world. The wine's fine reputation is an acknowledgement of its quality as well as the major efforts accomplished over the past 40 years.
The first wine, Château de France, and the second, Château Coquillas, are produced in both red and white.
Area Under Vine: |
44 hectares |
Production: |
Red: 70,000 bottles White: 18,000 bottles |
Soil: |
Deep gravel |
Grapes Varieties: |
Red: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot White: 80% Sauvignon, 20% Sémillon |
Ageing: |
Red: 12 months White: 10 months New barrels: 40% |
Second Wine: |
Château Coquillas |
Contact: |
98 avenue de Mont de Marsan
33850 Léognan Tel.: +33 (0)5 56 64 75 39 Managing Director: Arnaud Thomassin contact@chateau-de-france.com www.chateau-de-france.com |