Clos Haut-Peyraguey 2025

Tasting notes and recommendations for Clos Haut-Peyraguey 2025

Tasting

Appearance
With a pale yellow hue, this wine reveals a bright disc with golden highlights.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals citrus notes that harmoniously intertwine with aromas of exotic fruits.

Palate
The attack offers a fine balance between freshness and structure, leading into a finish with remarkable persistence.

The excellence of a Premier Cru Classé from Sauternes

The estate

Born from the division of a historic estate in 1879, the Clos Haut-Peyraguey is a renowned Premier Cru Classé of 1855 located at the highest point of the Bommes plateau, in the Bordeaux region. This intimate property has established itself as a true mark of prestige over the decades. Since 2012, entrepreneur Bernard Magrez has been at the head of the estate, continuing its pursuit of excellence. Combining centuries-old heritage with sustainable practices, this viticultural gem produces sweet wines of great complexity, globally recognized for their unique expression of terroir.

The vineyard

This exceptional terroir of the Sauternes appellation covers an area of 6 hectares. The vines, averaging 43 years of age, benefit from a planting density of 6,600 vines per hectare. They thrive on soils composed of sand and gravel, resting on a clay subsoil. This unique geological configuration ensures the preservation of freshness and optimal acidity. The estate is strongly committed to environmental respect, completely prohibiting chemical weed control as well as the use of CMR products.

The vintage

The year began with a winter season that was both mild and dry. Spring then proved particularly favorable, encouraging good development of the vegetative cycle. The summer period was marked by intense heatwaves that lasted until the end of August. Subsequently, alternating sunny spells and scattered rainfall created ideal conditions for ripening.

Winemaking and ageing

The harvest took place from September 19 to October 7, yielding 14 hectoliters per hectare thanks to carefully chosen picking dates. In the cellar, the production of Clos Haut-Peyraguey 2025 begins with slow and gentle pressing, followed by a rigorous selection of juices. Fermentations take place directly in barrels, and the perfect balance between sugar and alcohol is determined through regular tastings. Ageing is carried out 90% in oak barrels (one-third of which are new) and 10% in other vessels such as stainless steel, concrete, or sandstone.

Grape varieties

This Clos Haut-Peyraguey 2025 is made from a blend of 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc.