Product Description
Bordeaux Chateau Thieuley Cuvée Francis Courselle white
Tasting Notes
Grape
50% Semillon, 50% Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting notes
The Château Thieuley Cuvée Francis Courselle Blanc 2020 is a full-bodied, complex, and beautifully balanced dry white Bordeaux, presenting a bright, light yellow colour with subtle green reflections. Its expressive, layered bouquet combines white flowers with citrus notes of lemon and grapefruit, alongside exotic hints of passion fruit, mango, and pineapple. Nuances of pear, apple, peach, verbena, and lemongrass add further depth, while gentle touches of toasted wood, almond, or beeswax reflect its élevage. On the palate, the wine is round, rich, and creamy, yet energised by crisp acidity and fine tension, delivering persistent flavours of citrus, green pear, and melon. The finish is long and refreshing, marked by mineral accents and a final twist of menthol or subtle buttery richness.
More About The Winery
This estate is a family-owned and -operated winery whose story begins in 1950, when Andre Courselle bought Chateau Thieuley to lay the foundation of a great vineyard. In 1972, his son Francis Courselle took over the property and over the next 30 years, expanded their holdings and increased the number of vines planted from 4 to 80 hectares over their three properties – Chateau Thieuley, Clos Sainte Anne and Château Saint Genes.
Francis’ two daughters, Marie and Sylvie Courselle, inherited the estate and family passion, and today they control the destiny of Thieuley. Marie is in charge of the technical aspect of winemaking, while Sylvie runs the commercial side of the business. Together, Marie and Sylvie are dedicated to continuing the tradition of quality at Chateau Thieuley while also continuing to innovate and respect the environment.
