Château de Pressac 2020

The aromatic richness and refinement of a Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion

The estate

To the east of Saint-Émilion, on the right bank of Bordeaux, Château de Pressac overlooks the commune of Saint-Étienne de Lisse. Having witnessed the surrender of the Hundred Years’ War, Château de Pressac is a true historical and viticultural stronghold of the region. Since 1997, the honor of managing the vineyard and the Pressac estate belongs to the Quenin family. Thanks to their philosophy of excellence and their passion for this exceptional terroir, they elevated Château de Pressac to the rank of Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion in 2012.

The vineyard

This nearly 33-hectare Saint-Émilion vineyard is managed according to the principles of sustainable agriculture on a limestone plateau overlooking the Dordogne.

Vinification and aging

Hand-harvested in small crates, the grapes undergo a double sorting before being gravity-fed into the vats. Fermentation takes place with gentle pump-overs and/or rack-and-return. Maceration lasts 18 to 24 days. Malolactic fermentations are carried out partly in new barrels. The wine is aged for 16 to 18 months in barrels, 50% of which are new.

Blend

Château de Pressac 2020 is made from a blend of merlot (79%), cabernet franc (12%), cabernet sauvignon (6%), malbec (1%), and carménère (2%).