Château Tour de Pressac Saint-Êmilion Grand Cru 2019

Just 4 miles away from Château Ausone and a few hundred yards from Valandraud, two of the finest and most popular Châteaux in the world, you’ll find Château de Pressac, an ancient estate that dates back to medieval times, when this property was first functioning as a fortress. The name was given because in 1737 the current owners started planting the grape Noir de Pressac (aka Malbec). Today, this emblematic grape is used in all the Château’s wines.

Since 1997, this superb Château is owned by Jean Francois Quentin. He is responsible for transforming and modernizing the cellar and winemaking area. Jean Francois has been pushing for high-quality wine since his arrival. Besides owning this recognized Château, Quentin is also the President of the Union of Saint-Êmilion, Pomerol and Fronsac, and the President of the Saint-Êmilion Wine Council.

Set upon a hill overlooking the valley, Pressac covers a total of 103 acres located in Saint-Êmilion Grand Cru. With a beautiful terroir composed of limestone and clay soils, this estate and its planted with all the great Bordeaux varietals. The vineyard, located in Saint Etienne de Lisse, follows sustainable practices, and was recently certified with HEV level 3.