Montravel Dry White 2019 – “Cuvée Grand Chêne” – Château Le Raz

Pairing: Perfect with fish, seafood, light Asian cuisine, or fresh cheeses, this dry white charms with its precise aromatics and a long, harmonious finish.

Vintage: 2019

Tasting Notes: Nose: expressive, combining ripe citrus, white flowers, and subtle notes of white-fleshed fruits. A slight hint of oak or vanilla may appear depending on aging, highlighting the cuvée’s elegance. Palate: lively and precise attack, followed by generous body. The balance between freshness, mineral tension, and roundness creates a harmonious wine. Long, elegant finish with refined aromatic precision.

Grape Varieties: 60% Sauvignon, 20% Muscadelle, 20% Sémillon

Serving Temperature: 8–10°C

Alcohol Content: 13%

The Estate and the Vineyard

Located in Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon, in the heart of the Périgord Pourpre, Château Le Raz is an emblematic family-owned wine estate, renowned for the authenticity of its terroir and the quality of its wines. The Barde family has been established here since the 17th century, and the estate—passed down from generation to generation—has gradually developed precise expertise in the art of winemaking.

The main building, a former manor house typical of the Périgord region, stands out with its mansard roof and weathervanes shaped like fleurs-de-lis, a distinctive symbol of the estate. The property is surrounded by carefully tended vineyards stretching across clay-limestone slopes and sandy-clay soils.

With nearly 70 hectares, the Château Le Raz vineyard produces a wide range of wines: dry and sweet whites, reds, and rosés, made from traditional grape varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet, Sauvignon, and Muscadelle. The estate combines modern techniques with respect for tradition, favoring gentle vinification methods that yield elegant, balanced, and expressive wines.

Today, Château Le Raz is both a place steeped in history and a lively, dynamic estate committed to quality and to welcoming visitors eager to discover the winegrowing heritage of the Périgord.