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While Bordeaux is famous for its red wines, the region’s white wines offer some of France’s most intriguing and overlooked values.
At Château de la Vieille Tour, the Boissonneau family has been crafting distinctive white wines since 1839, earning recognition as pioneers in organic viticulture with their certification in 2007.
Their 2023 Bordeaux Blanc exemplifies the complexity possible in the Entre Deux Mers region, located just two miles from the Garonne River. The wine brings together all four white varieties grown on the estate: aromatic Muscadelle provides floral notes, Sauvignon Gris contributes texture and ripe fruit character, Sauvignon Blanc adds vibrancy and complexity, while Semillon grounds the blend with depth and structure.
The resulting wine displays bright citrus and stone fruit characteristics, complemented by notes of white flowers, lime peel, and Granny Smith apple. A distinctive mineral character, reminiscent of wet stone and chalk, reflects the estate’s unique terroir.
This versatile white pairs naturally with seafood, particularly shellfish and white-fleshed fish, as well as grilled poultry dishes. The wine is available at Arrowine.
