Château Gilette

Caption field for its old vintages of unique Sauternes world, Château Gilette is the property of the Médeville family since the eighteenth century, following the marriage of Numa Médeville with a lady Mary Despujols which brings several vineyards including that of the locality Gilette to Preignac. The little son of Numa, René Médeville man of conviction both wise and passionate, develops from the early thirties, unique wine, fruit of a conservation 15 to 20 years in concrete tank, thus allowing a slow natural aging without external interference.The property is now managed by Julie Gonet-Médeville, daughter of René and daughter of Christian Médeville an important figure Sauternes. Gilette vineyards, with an area of ​​4.5 ha are planted on sandy soil and rocks on limestone basement, near the Garonne. The grapes used are essentially lesémillon with some plants muscadelle and Cabernet, the last plantation dating back to the thirties.
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4 Rue du Port, 33210 Preignac, France