Château de Callac Graves Blanc (75cl, 13%)

A dry white Bordeaux from the Graves appellation, produced by Château de Callac in Illats. The estate's single 7-hectare vineyard sits on one of the highest points in the municipality, and the white cuvée blends Sauvignon Blanc with Sémillon in proportions that vary by vintage. Grapes are hand-harvested, gently pressed in a pneumatic press, and fermented at a controlled 18°C for roughly 10 days, then spend about one month in French oak barrels, around 25% new. In 2022 the estate transitioned to organic viticulture. The nose opens with bright citrus, white peach, white flowers and a faint thread of cinnamon and vanilla. On the palate, crisp green fruit and lively acidity lead into stone fruit and a hint of toast, with oak tannin present but not dominant. The finish carries excellent length, with lingering citrus peel, a subtle toasty edge and a clean mineral note.