Château Léognan

CHATEAU LEOGNAN nestle in the heart of a pastoral estate, teeming with wildlife and protected from Atlantic by pinewood forests. This estate is a small gem : prior to the acquisition of the estate by Philippe and Chantal Miecaze in 2007, the 6 hectares (15acres) of vines had been carefully tended for its grand vin by the neighbouring estate, classified Grand Cru of Graves, Domaine de Chevalier. THE VINEYARD was first planted whena promosing gravel-sand outcrop was discovered close to the lake, in the late 19th century. This gravel is the basis of all the finest wines of Pessac Léognan, an appellation wich was recognised in 1987 and contains all of the Grands Crus Classés of the greater Graves region. Today's vineyard plaintings date from 1989, with 70% Cabernet Sauvigno and 30% Merlot, and very high vine densities of 10,000 vines per hectare (the appellation allows much lower). Soil analysis has revealed six soil typs, with different gravel density and qualities, and so these six parcels are cultivated separately. The grapes are also vinified separately in order to fully express the qualities of each particular parcel. THE IMAGE for the label, and now the motif of Château Léognan, was originally taken from design of the floor tiles in the restored Chapel, nest to the Château. The image shows two birds drinking at the chalice, symbolising the resurrection of Christ, and of rebirth. It embodies the idea of renaissance, alluding also to the legend of the phoenix rising from the ashes.

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Château Léognan