【Feature】Château de France

【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
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