The Estate
Dating back to the 17th century, Gréteau’s noble house was originally a hunting lodge owned by the Duke of Epernon. Situated on the right side of the Garonne River, the 9-hectare estate has a limestone subsoil, clay and limestone sloping terroir, and is planted mainly with Semillon and Sauvignon grapes.
Owner: Famille Medeville & Fils
Château Gréteau Medeville Bordeaux Blanc
Production Area: 2 hectares
Soil: Clay-limestone
Average Age of the Vines: 35 years old
Viticulture: Certified Sustainable. Green field (EMS – Environmental Management Sytem – and ISO – International Standard Organization – 14001)
Harvest: Manual harvest
Vinification: After maceration and pressing, the must is settled. Controlled at low temperature during the whole fermentation, the wine is then aged on fine lees for 2 months. Bottled at the property 4-5 months after the harvest.
Annual Production: 20,000 bottles
Grape Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, Sémillon
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Tasting Notes: Nice color, intense nose with notes of fruit. Good attack on the palate with nice acidity. Very fresh finish.
Food Pairings: Seafood, spicy foods, fresh goat cheese.
Serving Suggestion: Serve between 8-10°C