Bordeaux rouge Château de Lestiac carries the same name as the district in which it is located, 25 kilometers southeast of Bordeaux, on the right bank of the Garonne River. The wine is vinified at Château de Marsan, home to the estate’s headquarters and the winery facilities built by the Gonfrier family. DOWNLOAD THE TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION A.O.C. : Bordeaux rougeDistricts : Lestiac-sur-GaronneVineyard surface area : 10 hectaresTerroir : Clayey-gravelly slopesGrape varieties : 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet SauvignonAverage vine age : 20 yearsViticulture : Traditional Bordeaux-style vine training, with two canes and a flat arch. Controlled grassing-down of the vine rows or mechanical working of the soil, to improve the soils’ vitality and biodiversity. Manual “green pruning”, for a homogeneous distribution and proper aeration of the grape bunches. Mechanical grapeharvesting. Sustainable farming methods are applied to the entire vineyard, which enjoys HVE3 (“High Environmental Value”), and Terra Vitis certification. Vinification : Destemming, crushing and vatting. Cold pre-fermentation maceration during 72 hours, to delicately extract colour and fruitiness. Fermentation and maceration in stainless-steel, temperature-controlled tanks for a period of 2 to 3 weeks.Ageing : 6 months in barrels and in tanks. Tasting notes:A fruity, supple and harmonious wine with well-melted tannins. A pleasure to share with friends around a good grilled meat.Medals & Awards : 2018 Vintage Gold Medal, Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2019 2020 Vintage 2 Stars, Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2023
Château de Lestiac carries the same name as the district in which it is located, 25 kilometers southeast of Bordeaux, on the right bank of the Garonne River. The wine is vinified at Château de Marsan, home to the estate’s headquarters and the winery facilities built by the Gonfrier family.
DOWNLOAD THE TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
A.O.C. : Bordeaux rouge
Districts : Lestiac-sur-Garonne
Vineyard surface area : 10 hectares
Terroir : Clayey-gravelly slopes
Grape varieties : 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Average vine age : 20 years
Viticulture : Traditional Bordeaux-style vine training, with two canes and a flat arch. Controlled grassing-down of the vine rows or mechanical working of the soil, to improve the soils’ vitality and biodiversity. Manual “green pruning”, for a homogeneous distribution and proper aeration of the grape bunches. Mechanical grapeharvesting.
Sustainable farming methods are applied to the entire vineyard, which enjoys HVE3 (“High Environmental Value”), and Terra Vitis certification.
Vinification : Destemming, crushing and vatting. Cold pre-fermentation maceration during 72 hours, to delicately extract colour and fruitiness. Fermentation and maceration in stainless-steel, temperature-controlled tanks for a period of 2 to 3 weeks.
Ageing : 6 months in barrels and in tanks.
Tasting notes:A fruity, supple and harmonious wine with well-melted tannins. A pleasure to share with friends around a good grilled meat.
Medals & Awards :
2018 Vintage
2020 Vintage
