Nestled in the heart of Sancerre’s golden triangle, Château de Lestang is a place steeped in history, perpetuating a long tradition of celebrations and epicurean pleasures. Its century-old vines have been witness to major political events and the lives of many iconic figures. Château de Lestang became the property of Rémy Graillot in 2012.

Appellation: Sancerre White

Region: Loire Valley

Grape Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Soil Type: 100% flint

Winemaking: Hand-harvested and gently pressed in a pneumatic press to preserve fruit purity. Undergoes alcoholic fermentation with natural yeasts in demi-muid barrels (large oak barrels). Rests on the lees in these barrels for 12 months, with regular stirring (bâtonnage). Bottled and stored for an additional year before release.

Tasting Notes: Roduced in very small quantities from the oldest Sauvignon Blanc vines on the estate, this prestige wine of Lestang 1573 boasts impressive power and complexity. The 2022 cuvée depicts a moment of complicity between winemaker Jean-Guillaume Hyde de Neuville and Chateaubriand, named 'L’Illustre Voyageur'. The wine offers an explosion of flavors, balancing acidity and depth for a remarkable tasting experience. L’Illustre Voyageur is a wine that gives full expression to the oldest sauvignon blanc vines on the estate, which are distinguished by their incredibly aromatic grapes.

Food Pairing: Pairs exquisitely with lobster thermidor, roasted sea bass with fennel, grilled asparagus with lemon zest, and aged Comté cheese.

Château de Lestang website