Château de France

Pessac-Léognan

FAMILLE THOMASSIN

Château de France is located on the highest slopes in Léognan, on the tallest of four gravelly terraces deposited by the Garonne River over the years when it burst its banks. The sunny microclimate and unusual nature of the soil account for Château de France’s unique terroir.

A STORY

In a few words

The Thomassin family acquired Château de France in 1971 and continually invested in renovating the entire estate, including the vineyard, vat room and cellar, with one goal in mind: to make outstanding wines.

 

Arnaud Thomassin arrived at the estate in 1994 and is currently the manager.

 

Château de France is distributed in France and around the world. The wine’s fine reputation is an acknowledgement of its quality as well as the major efforts accomplished over the past 40 years.

 

The first wine, Château de France, and the second, Château Coquillas, are produced in both red and white.

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AT THE HEAD

Representatives of the Castle

Arnaud THOMASSIN

Managing Director

THE CHATEAU

Key numbers

Area

44 ha

Production

Red: 70,000 bottles

White: 18,000 bottles

Geology

Deep gravel

Grape variety

Red: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot

White: 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Sémillon

Rearing

Red: 12 mois

White: 10 mois

New barrels: 30%

Second wine

Château Coquillas

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