Located in the heart of Barsac, the Château du Levant 2024 embodies the radiance of a Sauternes AOP that is both bright and finely sculpted. As the second wine of Château Liot, it delicately expresses the soul of Haut-Barsac, where red clay soils rest on fractured limestone that lends uprightness and freshness. At dawn, mists wrap the rows, then the sun slowly dries the bunches, allowing Botrytis cinerea to concentrate the berries without weighing them down. Predominantly Sémillon, uplifted by Sauvignon Blanc and a touch of Muscadelle, this sweet wine claims a modern, precise and luminous aesthetic. Hand-harvested in successive passes, the pick selects only what is essential, like a painter choosing his purest pigments. The result is a generously balanced treat, a satin mouthfeel that does not detract from verticality, an aromatic score where yellow fruits converse with honey, while the finish stays proud and delicately lively. For the discerning enthusiast, it promises a Sauternes of great style, designed to elevate fine cuisine in keeping with conviviality and the French art of living.

Assemblage et vinification

The signature of Château du Levant rests on the nobility of noble rot and the search for a right balance between richness and drive. Sémillon, the emblematic grape of Sauternes, brings velvet, apricot flesh and honeyed depth. Sauvignon Blanc lifts the composition, adding a citrus breath and a salivating energy. Muscadelle, in the background, sketches floral aromas and a discreet exotic hint. Guided by reasoned viticulture, the vineyard draws from red clay soils laid over fractured limestone, a combination that brings uprightness, freshness and welcome tension to the finish. The harvests are carried out by hand, in successive selections along the rows, so that only sufficiently botrytised berries are kept. Each sorting captures an instant of the vintage, each batch feeds the final blend, with the aim of honoring Barsac’s identity. The élevage seeks aromatic purity and truthful expression, to deliver a silky texture without ever yielding to opulence.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Bright golden, luminous and clear, promising precise and caressing substance, highlighted by strong highlights that announce concentration without excess.
• Nose : Generous expression of dried and yellow fruits, almond and ripe apricot, embraced by nuances of honey and exotic hints. Aeration reveals a subtle freshness, between zest and white flowers, that balances the generosity.
• Palate : Broad, fruity attack, satin texture, supported by a lively thread. Notes of candied apricot and exotic fruits unfold, driven by a mineral tension from the limestone. The finish is fresh and clean, avoiding any heaviness and signing a decidedly easy-drinking style.

Température de service et conseils

Serve Château du Levant at around 10°C in refined white wine glasses to enhance its aromatic precision and the delicacy of its texture. A short opening time before serving allows the bouquet to unfold its honeyed and fruity nuances without masking the signature freshness of Barsac. This Sauternes can shine from its youth, when the fruit is vibrant and the finish sparkles, as well as after a few seasons in the cellar, when the contours gain complexity. Store bottles away from light, at a stable temperature and in a slightly humid environment to preserve the wine’s integrity.

Accords mets et vin

• Gourmet aperitifs : foie gras toasts, delicate poultry jelly, herb puff pastry bites.
• Delicate fish : turbot with mousseline sauce, pike quenelles, sole fillets with mild citrus.
• Creamy poultry dishes : poularde with morels, supreme of poultry, glossy jus and light risotto.
• Blue cheeses : contrast pairings with aged blues, balancing sweetness and salinity.
• Fruity desserts : mango entremets, apricot tart, pavlova with yellow and exotic fruits.

Moments de dégustation

Château du Levant 2024 is the ideal companion:

• To elevate a gourmet dinner focused on delicate textures and refined sauces.
• During a refined aperitif where generous fruit meets the precision of a fresh finish.
• As an elegant gift for a Sauternes lover who appreciates a pure, contemporary style.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Château du Levant 2024
• Appellation : Sauternes AOP
• Type : Sweet wine
• Vintage : 2024
• Grapes : Majority Sémillon, complemented by Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle
• Location : Barsac, heart of the Sauternes area
• Terroir : red clay on fractured limestone, providing freshness and tension
• Viticulture : reasoned agriculture
• Harvest : hand-harvested in successive selections
• Style : second wine of Château Liot, refined and easy-drinking expression of Sauternes