Le Calice de Léognan is a single-vineyard cuvée from Château Léognan, produced on a gravelly ridge resting on a clay-limestone base in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation. The vineyard, managed using sustainable viticulture practices and HVE3-certified, is harvested by hand and undergoes a two-step sorting process—first in the vineyard and then in the winery.
The blend combines 60% Merlot with 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, giving the wine a balance of fruit, roundness, and structure. After fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, it is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. This meticulous process allows the terroir to express itself in an approachable, full-bodied, and elegant Pessac-Léognan.
How to enjoy this wine?
Cuvée Profile
Fresh | Fruity and spicy
Serving Recommendations
Serve at 12° to 14°
Aging Potential
5 to 10 years
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Château de Léognan
Taken over in 2007 by Chantal and Philippe Miecaze, Château de Léognan is a 6-hectare family-owned estate located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Driven by a longstanding passion for wine, they restored the 17th–19th-century château and breathed new life into this historic site, once frequented by François Mauriac. The vineyard, planted and meticulously tended, sits on gravel soils ideal for the optimal ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon, nestled within an environment sheltered by the Landes pine forest. The high-density vines are harvested by hand with successive sorting to ensure impeccable quality. Production is resolutely focused on excellence and is part of a renaissance initiative, a powerful symbol of the estate’s identity. The wines of Château de Léognan are now regularly awarded prizes and praised by international competitions and the specialized press.
