From: Bordeaux, France
Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscadelle
Taste & Critical Acclaim: A blend of 70 percent Sauvignon Blanc, 20 percent Sémillon, and 10 percent Muscadelle. This is an elegant and complex white Bordeaux with tropical fruit, herbs, subtle citrus, an almond note, and a hint of baking spices. It is fresh and round on the palate and is expertly balanced.
James Suckling
Vintage 2022
James Suckling, December 2022 – USA: Château de Parenchère – Bordeaux Blanc Sec 2021 : 89/100
“This has aromas of grapefruit, pears, lemons and fresh tarragon on the nose. It’s medium-bodied, clean and fresh. Nicely balanced. Sauvignon, semillion and muscadelle. Drink now.”
Pairing: Versatile and refreshing, this Bordeaux Blanc pairs wonderfully alongside dishes like crab cakes, mussels, white fish (halibut, cod), and salads with asparagus, spring peas, or other fresh produce. Dishes incorporating ingredients like ginger, yuzu, or citrus with proteins like white fish, chicken, or tofu are fabulous pairing partners. Today, we recommend pairing this lovely white wine with seared scallops in a lemon, caper, butter sauce, and a healthy dose of butter.
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About. The Château de Parenchère, whose foundations were laid in 1570 by Pierre de Parenchières (Governor of Sainte-Foy-la Grande), is situated at the easternmost edge of the Bordeaux appellation, next to Bergerac. Renovated by Raphaël Gazaniol in 1958, the estate consists of 378 unbroken acres (153 hectares), 156 (or 63 hectares) of which are under vine. In January of 2005, Mr. Per Landin took over as majority shareholder in the estate. Today, Raphaël’s son Jean and granddaughter Julia strive to meet the challenge of producing fine Bordeaux wines, demonstrating that great wines can come from lesser-known terroirs.
The vineyards lie on the border of the Dordogne and Lot-et Garonne départements, and are classified to produce Bordeaux Supérieur, Bordeaux Clairet, and Bordeaux Blanc Sec. 146 acres (59 hectares) are planted with red varieties (50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec), while 10 acres (4 hectares) are planted with whites (70% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Sémillon, 10% Muscadelle). The average vine age is 25 years old, but certain parcels now exceed 40 years of age. Planting density is between 1,336 and 2,300 vines/acre (3,300 and 5,700 vines/hectare), and the vineyard management is deeply rooted in the principles of sustainable agriculture.
The Château de Parenchère Bordeaux Blanc is a dry white that is perfectly suited for the dinner table all year-round. The wine is fermented in and refined in stainless to preserve freshness and acidity.