Chateau Tassin, Bordeaux, France
Château Tassin is located within the municipal district of Rions (from the Latin Riucium or “built on rock”), one of the region’s oldest medieval towns.
Fortified around the 12th century, Rions has managed to preserve its old ramparts, as well as its narrow winding streets bordered by old picturesque buildings. The château’s vineyard stretches across both the slopes overlooking the town and the plains bordering the Garonne River. The château was originally located on “Tassin’s Isle”, but the extraction of gravel and sand from the riverbed (since forbidden) eventually undermined its foundations.
Bordeaux Blanc
District: Rions
Vineyard surface area: 8 hectares
Terroir: Clayey-limestoneslopes
Grapevarieties:40% Sémillon
30% Sauvignon Blanc
20% Sauvignon gris
10% Muscadelle
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 harvesting”, for a homogeneous distribution and proper aeration
of the grape bunches. Mechanical grape harvesting.
Sustainable farming methods are applied to the entire vineyard, which enjoys
Haute Valeur Environnementale (“High Environmental Value”) certification.
Vinification: The grapes are destemmed and delicately pressed in a pneumatic press under inert gas. After racking of the must, alcoholic fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature (18°C)
so as to produce fresh aromatic wines.
Ageing: On fine lees and in stainless-steel tanks.
Tasting notes:
Straw-coloured wine with brilliant hues. A very fruity nose with aromas notably of citrus fruit and
pear. Château Tassin Bordeaux Blanc is a dry white that perfectly accompanies fish and seafood,
as well as fine charcuterie and sheep's milk cheese.
Bordeaux, Rosé
District: Rions
Vineyard surface area: 5 hectares
Terroir: Clayey-limestone slopes and alluvial sediments along the Garonne River
Grape varieties: 50% Merlot
50% Cabernet Sauvignon
Average vine age: 15 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 harvesting”, for a homogeneous distribution and proper aeration
of the grape bunches. Mechanical grape harvesting.
Sustainable farming methods are applied to the entire vineyard, which enjoys
Haute Valeur Environnementale (“High Environmental Value”) certification.
Vinification: The grapes are selected on their aromatic potential by tasting the berries. After destemming,
they are delicately pressed in a pneumatic press under inert gas. Fermentation takes
place in stainless steel tanks at low temperature (18-20°C).
Ageing: In stainless steel vats, on fine lees protected fromoxidation.
Tasting notes: Beautiful light pink color, floral nose with hints of grapefruit. Candid and lively on
the palate. To be enjoyed as an aperitif, with salads, grilled meats or seasonal fruits.
To be consumed chilled, ideally at 11°C.
Bordeaux, Rouge
District: Rions
Vineyard surface area: 27 hectares
Terroir: Clayey-limestone slopes and alluvial sediments along the Garonne River
Grape varieties: 57% Merlot
35% Cabernet Sauvignon
8% Petit Verdot
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 harvesting”, for a homogeneous distribution and proper aeration
of the grape bunches. Mechanical grape harvesting.
Sustainable farming methods are applied to the entire vineyard, which
enjoys HVE3 (“High Environmental Value”) certification.
Vinification: Destemming, crushing and vatting. Cold pre-fermentation maceration during
72 hours, to delicately extract colour and fruitiness. Fermentation and maceration in stainlesssteel,
temperature-controlled tanks during 20 days on average.
Ageing: 6 months in French oak barrels.
Tasting notes:
Ruby red in colour, Château Tassin is round and supple on the palate, with elegant tannins.
A charming wine to enjoy with roasts and poultry.