Château Hostens~Picant

Cuvée Charlotte 2020

A classic white Bordeaux Blanc from Sainte Foy Cotes de Bordeaux from the winery Château Hostens~Picant. Made from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle grapes with 3 months of oak aging. The wine is named after one of the sisters who makes the wine: Charlotte Picant.

Glass Burgundy style

Grapes sauvignon blanc (65%), sémillon (30%) & muscadelle (5%)

Flavors basil, verbena, citrus such as lemon and grapefruit, jasmine & flowers

Serve 11 to 14 degrees Celsius

Appellation Sainte Foy Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France

Food seafood, blanquette de veau, dishes with poached chicken, fish in rich sauces, grilled North Sea fish, soft cheeses, asparagus and salads

Alcohol 14.5%

Winemaker Valentine & Charlotte Picant with the help of Derenoncourt Consultants

Background Yves (Valentine and Charlotte's father) bought the house and land in 1986 as a country house. He saw potential in the region and the soil and wanted to show the new face of Bordeaux. Modern, dynamic and accessible became the main goals. Gastronomic wines with an eye for sustainability brought them to their success.

Soil Clay in combination with slate

Altitude 50 to 150 meters above sea level

Soil management Organic (in conversion)

Harvest The grapes are harvested by hand from vines aged 20 to 25 years

Vinification Both fermentation and aging take place in 400-liter barriques for 9 months with bâtonnage

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