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 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.
At the head
The Château Manager
Arnaud THOMASSIN
Managing Director
THE CHATEAU
Key numbers
Surface
44 ha
Production
Red: 70,000 bottles
White: 18,000 bottles
Geology
Deep gravel
Grape Varieties
Red: 55 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 45 % Merlot
White: 80 % Sauvignon Blanc, 20 % Sémillon
Ageing
Red: 12 mois
White: 10 mois
New barrels: 30%
Second wine
Château Coquillas
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Contact
Château de France
98 avenue de Mont de Marsan, 33850 Léognan
