Chateau De Callac

Chateau Bel-air Gallier

Graves Blanc Sec. 1994, 1996

Proprietor:

Maison Riviere Fils, with vineyards boasting an ideal exposition

in the commune of Illats.

 

Vineyard:

Chateau Bel-air is one of the oldest properties in the commune of the Illats in the

heart of the Graves winegrowing region. The surface area is 21 hectares of which

14 are planted in red grapes (40% Merlot, 60% Cabernet Sauvignon) and 7 hectares

in white grapes (80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon).

 

Characteristics:

Very aromatic, elegant and fruity, the white wines can be drunk both while they are

young and still have their freshness, and vigour and after ageing in the bottle a

few years.

 

Awards:

The 1996 Chateau de Callac sec "Cuvee Prestige" vinified in new oak barrels

and left on the lees won the Medaille de Bronze Paris 1996.

 

Demi-sec:

The Chateau de Callac also produces a Graves Superieur Blanc, a semi-sweet

wine ideal chilled as an aperitif or with a dessert.