La Quille Blanc, Xavier and Caroline Perromat

Expressive and bright Bordeaux Blanc from Graves

Xavier and Caroline Perromat took over Château Calvimont in 2012, along with Château de Cérons. The couple purchased Xavier’s parents’ estate and actively began to put their own stamp on the vines and the wines.

The vines which provide the grapes for this cuvée have an average age of 25 years old, and grow on mixed gravel and clay soils, with sand and shingles over a marine limesteone subsoil. Harvesting is by hand, the grapes are gently pressed and left to settle in cold temperatures for up to a week. Fermentation takes place in temperature controlled stainless steel vats with stirring an racking taking place. The final stage before bottling is a period of 6 months on the lees. An expressive nose with notes of flowers and apricot, with aeration, rose petals and lily of the valley. In the mouth, the wine is balanced, smooth and velvety. It offers aromas of citrus fruit, yellow lemon peel and pink grapefruit.

Colour – White
Producer – Xavier and Caroline Perromat
Country – France
Region – Bordeaux
Vegan – Yes
ABV – 12%
Grapes – Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris
Vintage – 2023
Sustainability – HVE Certified
Female Winemaker – Yes
Food Pairings – Goat cheeses