Lacroix-Martillac White

Surface of production for white : 9 ha (total surface: 50 ha)
Nature of the soil : Clay-limestone soil on the eastern slopes of the property, offering good natural drainage with optimum exposure for our white grape varieties.
Grape varieties: 60% Sauvignon Blanc; 40% Sémillon
Pruning: Double Guyot system for the Sauvignon Blanc and Cordon pruning for the Sémillon
Density of planting : 7,200 feet/ha
Average age of the vineyard : 35 years
Vineyard management : Traditional Methods. Sustainable Vine Protection.
Green harvesting by hand: Green Harvesting by hand: desuckering, excess bud removal, leaf thinning, removal of excess shoots.

The 2020 vintage was marked by 3 major climatic events:
After a mild winter, the 3rd mildest winter ever recorded, and a bud break 15 days ahead of schedule, the spring was marked by great humidity, with a record rainfall on the weekend of May 10 and 11. These climatic conditions caused the appearance of a very virulent mildew on our red grapes.
From mid-June onwards, the weather changed radically with a very dry summer marked by 8 weeks without rain, a first for the region of Bordeaux. The few rains in mid-August were essential to reactivate the ripening of the grapes. This drought had a major impact on the vines growing on gravels, which gave us small but very concentrated grapes.

Period of harvest
From August 31st to October 14th, 2015

Blending
50% Sauvignon blanc – 50% Sémillon

Tasting notes
The wine is pale yellow with a green sheen. On the nose, the white flowers and citrus fruits are refined by notes of lemon and grapefruit. The attack is soft, and evolves towards a fine and ample mid-palate, characterized by freshness and aromas of peach, as well as exotic fruits, like mango. The wine is subtly flavored by a zest of lemon.

Optimal Tasting
2021-2025

Service Température
Between 10°C / 50°F and 12°C / 53°F.