Château de Reignac

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Château de Reignac is located in the entre deux mers region, in the communes of St Loubès and Montussan. Traces of the vineyard date back to the 1800s. In 1990, it was bought by Yves and Stéphanie Vatelot, who completely restructured it and enriched it with additional terroirs.

Very conscious of their environmental impact, they have implemented wine waste management and cultivation techniques designed to limit treatments.

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Bordeaux Reignac, an exceptional terroir

Situated at the confluence of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, Château de Reignac's land covers 145 hectares, half of which is planted with vines and the other half with woods, meadows and wetlands. Subject to the constant movement of water, the terroirs are very typical, and the wines produced are of consistent quality. There are four different types of soil:

- Very rich gravel

- Clay gravel

- Clay-limestone

- Very heavy clay

Reignac red wines

The grape varieties used are :

- Merlot: 65

- Cabernet Sauvignon: 25%.

- Cabernet franc: 10%.

Red Reignac brands

Three brands coexist:

- Château Reignac: a predominantly Merlot blend. An entry-level wine with red fruit aromas.

- Grand vin de Reignac, created in 1996. Like a grand cru, it is produced from small yields: around 35 hectolitres per hectare, or one bottle per vine.

- Le Balthus created in 2002. In 2009, Le Balthus came second to the famous Château l'Angélus in a blind tasting organized by members of the European Grand Jury. A fine, elegant wine with black fruit aromas

From berry selection to vinification

Harvesting takes place in September, after a green harvest in July. The berries are placed in a densimetric sugar bath to select those with sufficient sugar content. They are then sorted by hand to preserve only whole berries.

Winemaking

The berries are transferred to vats, with immediate alcoholic fermentation for Château de Reignac, followed by two macerations, pre- and post-fermentation, for the other two brands. Fermentation and post-fermentation maceration for Balthus, made from the best Merlot plots on gravel and clay, take place in new barrels for smoother extraction and stronger tannins. The wine is then drawn off, while the pomace is used to produce the press wine.

Breeding

Château de Reignac is aged for 18 months in barrels from previous years, 12 months for the Grand Vin de Reignac with 45% new barrels and 19 months (including vinification) for the Balthus with 100% new barrels.

Reignac white wine

The surface area of the vineyard planted with white grapes is 3.5 hectares.

The grape varieties used are :

- 20% Sauvignon gris

- 60% Sauvignon blanc

- 20% Semillon

Winemaking

Twenty-four hours after harvesting, after pressing and vatting, 80% of the must is transferred to barrels and 20% to concrete eggs and amphorae, which add a mineral accent. Aging ends in early May.

Assembly

The blend produces a dry white wine that is fruity, fresh and mineral. A perfect match for cooked fish, mature cheeses and white meats.

Château de Reignac cultivates its vines with the aim of obtaining ripe, healthy grapes: disbudding, leaf thinning and green harvesting all contribute to this. Organic fertilizers are adapted according to the balance of the vineyard and the development of the grapes. At Château Reignac, the grapes are harvested by hand and vinified with the utmost expertise. Thanks to the care and attention of the team, the excellence of Château de Reignac wine caused a sensation at the blind tasting by the Grand Jury Européen des plus Grands Bordeaux 2001, reminding us more than ever that the label doesn't always make the wine.

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Reignac - Bordeaux Supérieur - Grand Vin 2019

Bordeaux Supérieur|Red wine

4.3/5 (15 reviews)

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"The wines are governed by an excellent team headed by Nicolas Lesaint, a brilliant winemaker and designer to boot. The bouquet reveals itself slowly and subtly. It displays inviting fruity and spicy nuances. It's on the palate that Reignac underlines its level, which is, once again, high-flying. The tannins are compact, very fine and reach their full expression on the finish. A great success that should be waited for or decanted for at least 1 hour in its youth. A great success". (Yves Beck 2021). Don't focus on its appellation, this Bordeaux Supérieur has already beaten the greatest vintages in blind tastings!

Reignac - Bordeaux Supérieur - Grand Vin 2019

Reignac Blanc 2019

Bordeaux Supérieur|White wine

4/5 (1 review)

14,5/20 RVF

87-89/100 Robert Parker

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"Aged in amphora and concrete, the white crunches deliciously under tender, slightly chalky fruit on fine, delicious matter. Beautifully constructed." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 - RVF). Fruity, with hints of wood, tobacco and spice. Long, balanced, deep, with sweet spices and a little acidity, it's a perfect harmony!

Reignac - Grand Vin 2015 (Magnum)

Bordeaux Supérieur|Red wine

4.2/5 (9 reviews)

16/20 Bettane & Desseauve

17,5/20 RVF

89/100 Robert Parker

92/100 James Suckling

91/100 Jeb Dunnuck

16,5/20 Le Figaro

" The 2015 will be one of the estate's greatest successes. Its distinguished wine, the precision of its ageing and the quality of its tannins will allow it to age for at least twenty years." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2018 - RVF). Don't focus on its appellation, this Bordeaux Supérieur rivals the greatest Bordeaux Classified Growths in blind tastings.

Château de Reignac - Balthus 2011

Bordeaux Supérieur|Red wine

1/5 (1 review)

16/20 Bettane & Desseauve

91+/100 Robert Parker

"Magnificent richness on the nose, mellow and suave, offering fruit at the peak of ripeness but retaining plenty of freshness, refined oak, tobacco notes, equally aromatic, powerful palate, with a deep tannic structure, lovely freshness and follow-through." (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2014)

Reignac - Grand Vin Blanc 2005

Bordeaux Supérieur|White wine

2/5 (2 reviews)

Notes : Robert Parker 91/100, RVF 15,5/20
"This is what you'd expect from proprietor Yves Vatelot, the 2005 Reignac Blanc is superb, exhibiting aromas of honeysuckle, lemon, buttery notes with a touch of smoky oak..." (Robert Parker). In both white and red, the cuvée Grand Vin de Reignac meets the demands of the wine-lover, blending expressions of Sauvignon, Semillon and Muscadelle. A great bottle to discover!

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