Château Pouyanne is a family-run estate in Budos, south-east of Bordeaux, within the Graves appellation. The vineyards are situated on a terroir typical of Graves, characterised by gravelly soils overlying a subsoil of clay and limestone.

Grape varieties

• 70% Sémillon
• 30% Sauvignon Blanc

A classic dry white Graves with an appealing combination of freshness and roundness.

Colour

• Light straw yellow with green highlights.

Nose

• Citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit)
• White flowers
• Ripe apple
• Subtle mineral notes
• Light stony/granitic character

Palate

• Dry
• Lively acidity
• Ripe citrus and white fruits
• Full and rounded attack thanks to the Sémillon
• Mineral tension
• Soft and elegant finish with good length

Style

• Fresh but not harsh
• More gastronomic than a pure aperitif wine
• Typical white Bordeaux, with a balance between the freshness of the Sauvignon and the volume of the Sémillon.

Barrel ageing

For the most recent vintages of Château Pouyanne Graves Blanc available, no specific barrel ageing is mentioned. The wine is known for its fruity and mineral style, in which citrus fruits, freshness and the terroir take centre stage. We can therefore assume that the influence of the wood, if present, is very limited or even non-existent.

Barrel ageing: no or very little wood, no dominant presence.

Dry white Bordeaux, composed of 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc. Expressive aromas of citrus fruits, white fruit and flowers, underpinned by a refined mineral note. Fresh and lively on the palate, with a surprisingly round structure and an elegant finish. Ideal with shellfish and crustaceans, grilled fish and as a refined aperitif. Best enjoyed between 2026 and 2029.