Presentation
The Château du Levant is the Second Wine of Château Liot, which belongs to the David family.
Located in Barsac, the property benefits from the microclimate of the Sauternes region.
The owners pay particular attention to the harvest, using a rather traditional method and apply practices of sustainable agriculture. The soil of Haut Barsac consists of clayey and red earth resting on a fractured limestone bed.
Terroir
Clay and red earth on crushed limestone bedrock.
Harvest
The harvest is done by hand and in successive selections in order to pick only the noble grapes. Three to six consecutive selections can extend the harvest time to a month and a half, from mid-September to early November. The pickers come to pick the grapes one by one. The grapes are selected on the bunch in order to pick only the noble grapes and thus obtain the golden Barsac nectar.
Ageing
Fermentation, maceration and aging in stainless steel tanks.
Varietals
Sémillon : 80%
Sauvignon : 15%
Muscadelle : 5%
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : 20 ha
Age of vines : 35 years old
Tasting
Already pleasant to the taste, the 2024 vintage is characterized by widespread botrytis, making it a wine with great aromatic power; it is a lively and fruity wine with aromas of honey, excotics and candides fruit.
