Who makes it
Château Haut-Bergey is a Pessac-Léognan estate with vines averaging 20 years of age. AB and Demeter certification arrived in 2018, followed by Biodyvin certification in 2019. Château Haut-Bergey is the only estate certified in biodynamics by Biodyvin in the Pessac-Léognan appellation.
Where it grows
Pessac-Léognan is a Bordeaux appellation that covers both red and white wine. Château Haut-Bergey follows that two-colour format, producing separate red and white wines under the same appellation name.
What they make
The red wine is made from 43% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. The white wine contains 82% Sauvignon Blanc and 18% Sémillon.
Red wine production is close to 4,500 cases per year. The red wine ages in approximately 50% new French oak for 16 to 18 months. The white wine ages on fine lees for 10 to 12 months in approximately 30% new French oak. Fine lees are settled yeast cells that can add texture and savoury depth, while oak brings wood seasoning and controlled oxygen exposure.