COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Sémillon, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château du Grand Housteau
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Grand Housteau is a Crémant de Bordeaux produced by Château du Grand Housteau, located in the Entre-deux-Mers region of Bordeaux, France. This sparkling wine is a blend of Sémillon and Cabernet Franc, with a Brut style. The château's vineyards are situated on steep slopes in the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, benefiting from the area's maritime climate and contributing to the wine's unique character. The estate aims to produce wines that reflect a modern Bordeaux taste, drawing on the region's long winemaking heritage.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Céline' is associated with the prominent Lurton family of Bordeaux, though not the direct producer of this wine.
Fact 02
The estate comprises 28 hectares of vines planted on challenging steep slopes.
Fact 03
This sparkling wine is made using the traditional method, also known as 'méthode champenoise'.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Grand Housteau Crémant de Bordeaux is produced using the traditional method, also known as the 'méthode champenoise'. This involves a secondary fermentation in the bottle, which is crucial for developing the wine's characteristic effervescence and complex aromatic profile. The wine is a blend of Sémillon (70%) and Cabernet Franc (30%), with the latter likely contributing structure and aromatic nuances. The grapes are sourced from the estate's vineyards located on steep slopes in the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux region. The total acidity is measured at 4 g/l and residual sugar at 10.5 g/l, contributing to its dry finish and balanced profile.
