Description
Château Rahoul (member of the distinguished Union des Grands Crus) has always been renowned for its
white wine, which is made predominantly from Semillon. Château Rahoul white ranks among the best in the appellation. With its fine balance between aromatic complexity, freshness and amplitude in the mouth, it elegantly withstands several years of ageing. The red is known for its finesse and elegance. The meticulous work carried out in the vineyard makes it possible to produce very seductive red wines, which garner praise for their accessibility and great value for money.
Alain Thiénot acquired Château Rahoul in 1986, with the aim of maintaining its position as one of the greatest Cru wines in Graves.
Grape
59% Semillon – 41% Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard & Vinification Note
HVE3 and Terra Vitis certified (High environmental value certificates)
Soil: Gravely-sand and clay-gravel for the Sémillon, clay on limestone for the Sauvignon.
Harvest: Manual in crates, in the morning. According to the type of grape and soils.
Vinification: Alcoholic fermentation in barrels (15% of which are new).
Ageing: In oak barrels on fine lees, with regular stirring of the lees.
Tasting Note
Sauvignon blanc character takes a leading role this vintage, with the bouquet offering citrus fruit character enriched by aromas of grapefruit, white-fleshed fruits and a delicate floral note of acacia. Stunning freshness and balance on the palate. Clean on the attack and rapidly gaining in generosity, echoing the prominent aromas on the bouquet, while the structure gains lovely, rich, fleshy character. Freshness and well-balanced aromas pre-empt the long, lingering finish. Superbly elegant Rahoul. Frédéric Bonnaffous, Dourthe Estates Director
James Suckling Tasting Note
Impressively poised nose with lightly reductive lemons and white peaches, as well as freshly cut herbs. The palate has impressive concentration and quite intense notes of fresh, grassy lemons and stone. Great poise here. A blend of 59% semillon and 41% sauvignon blanc. Drink now. 92 Points, James Suckling, January 2019
Jeb Dunnuck
Exotic flowers, lime, and citrus characterize the 2017 Château Rahoul Blanc, a medium-bodied, juicy, yet balanced white from the Graves region. 89/91 Points, April 2018
Food Pairing
Château Rahoul Blanc matches perfectly poultry (guinea fowl, roasted chicken), fishes (lobster, skate with cream and sauces), crustacean (oysters, crab), and cheese (unpasteurised and mature cheese).
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