Created at the beginning of the 20th century by the Vicomtesse de Coulogne, the vineyard of Château Fonréaud produced, already at the time, a famous dry white wine.
Called “Le Cygne”, emblem of the family who built the castle, he wore, like the other white wines of Listrac-Médoc (“Le Merle Blanc” of Château Clarke and “La Mouette” of Château Lestage), a bird’s name .
At the end of the 1950s, climatic hazards led to the disappearance of these white vines.
Since 1989 we have tried to reconnect with tradition by resurrecting this small vineyard.

Sustainable viticulture: Terra Vitis Soil type: The vines are planted on several different soil types : the Sauvignon and the Muscadelle on Pyrenees gravel, and the Semillon on clayey-limestone soil. Produced from the best plots of Château Fonréaud in Listrac-Médoc, this rare wine comes under the label “appellation Bordeaux blanc sec” simply because there is no “appellation Médoc blanc”.

Area: 3 hectares

Wine Grape Varieties: 65 % Sauvignon, 20 % Semillon & 15 % Muscadelle

Vine growing: The vines are cultivated according to environmentally friendly growing practices, respecting both the plant and its environment. Winemaking process: Le Cygne is produced with the greatest care: - Handpicking with repeated passages through the rows, selecting only perfectly ripe grapes at each passage. - Pressing of the whole bunches - Fermenting and ageing in barrels of which 30 to 40% are new, depending on the vintage. Ageing: The wine is matured on the fine lees with regular bâtonnage stirring to reveal all the complexity of the beautifully ripe grapes. Bottled just before the summer, the wine conserves over the years the freshness of the Muscadelle aromas, which soften the exuberance of the Sauvignon.

Ideal for a refreshing before-dinner drink, or with appetizers, sea-food or fish. Recommended serving temperature 9 to 12°C.