Château Rahoul - Graves Blanc 2019

A member of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux, Château Rahoul boasts an exceptionally diverse range of terroirs. Its history dates back to the 17th century, when Knight Guillaume Rahoul constructed the attractive chartreuse, or country house, and gave it its name.

Château Rahoul’s white wine now ranks among the appellation’s finest. A great balance of complex flavours, freshness and generosity on the palate, the white wines will age gracefully in bottle for several years.

The vineyard spans almost 40 hectares. Additional parcels from the communes of Illats, Podensac and Saint-Selve have been added to the original ‘Tour du Château’ vines in Portets, creating a rich diversity of soils, where the varietal mix is adapted to the different soil types.

Managing the vines is a round-the-clock occupation, requiring patience, a meticulous approach and exacting standards.

In spring, the vineyard takes on new life and the first buds appear, of which some will be sacrificed to allow improved circulation of air to the grapes and more uniform sunlight. This is also a critical time for vine health. To protect our local environment, we have adopted sustainable practices in the vineyard since 1995, and have been awarded both HVE 3 and Terra Vitis certification.

The white grapes, which are predominantly Semillon, are harvested by hand in slatted crates to avoid any damage to the berries. They are then pressed under inert gas to retain the complex aromas and the freshness of the musts.
The former orangerie at Château Rahoul is renovated in 2012 to provide the white wines with optimum conditions for vinification in barrel. The wines are then aged for 8-9 months.

“Lots of peaches and pears in the nose with a full body and layers of fruit. Rather soft and creamy with stoney undertones. Fruity and velvety for a white wine. 15% new wood. 61% semillon and 39% sauvignon blanc. Drink now.” - 93 Points, James Suckling

“This wood-aged wine has richness and a tight texture that needs to soften. With its intense acidity and perfumed, ripe herbal character, the wine needs time. Drink from 2022.” - 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast

Producer: Château Rahoul

Country: France

Region: Bordesux

Varietal: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc

Appellation: Graves

Vintage: 2019

Size: 750ml