2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023 2017
2017 Vintage
Tasting notes
This wine is pale/deep gold, developing a nose of exotic fruits followed by green apple and lemon pie aromas. On the palate, we find all these flavors. The attack is frank and soft, pairing matching the nice acidity. Served fresh (between 10 to 12°C), this wine will be the ideal ally of your seafood, white meats or cheese platter meals.
Informations
Varietals
90% Sauvignon blanc
10% Sémillon
Aging
French oak barrels
100% one-year-old barrels
Vinification
Slow pressurization by inert gas fermentation in barrels
Harvest dates
Sémillon
Sauvignon blanc
Sept. 5th
AltO de Cantenac Brown
For many years, the magnificient Grand Cru Classé of Château Cantenac Brown has been accompanied by BriO de Cantenac Brown, a special parcel selection from Cantenac Brown vineyards. But in 2011, our family expands with the addition of AltO de Cantenac Brown, our white wine.
We are fortunate to own a wonderful plot of clay and calcareous soil cool enough to produce a fine white wine. 1.80 hectares are planted to Sauvignon blanc (90%) and Semillon (10%) for a production of only 7,000 to 8,000 bottles a year. We wished to make a wine taking after the fine wines of Sancerre: A wine of nice minerality, beautiful aromas, and a wine for Gastronomical table. Elegant and delicate, AltO pays hommage to the art of music, while at the same time complimenting the entire Cantenac Brown gamut of wines. A perfect addition !
Alto 2017 is balanced with a nice aromatic expression. In the mouth, the wine is round and we can taste citrus and tree fruits notes.
2018
2018 a child of the rain and sun …
Tasting notes
This wine is pale/deep gold, developing a nose of exotic fruits followed by green apple and lemon pie aromas. On the palate, we find all these flavors. The attack is frank and soft, pairing matching the nice acidity. Served fresh (between 10 to 12°C), this wine will be the ideal ally of your seafood, white meats or cheese platter meals.
Informations
Varietals
90% Sauvignon blanc
10% Sémillon
Aging
French oak barrels
10% new oak barrels
90% one-year-old barrels
Vinification
Slow pressurization by inert gas fermentation in barrels
Harvest dates
Sémillon
Sauvignon blanc
Sept. 4th – 5th
AltO de Cantenac Brown
For many years, the magnificient Grand Cru Classé of Château Cantenac Brown has been accompanied by BriO de Cantenac Brown, a special parcel selection from Cantenac Brown vineyards.
But in 2011, our family expands with the addition of AltO de Cantenac Brown, our white wine.
We are fortunate to own a wonderful plot of clay and calcareous soil cool enough to produce a fine white wine. 1.80 hectares are planted to Sauvignon blanc (90%) and Semillon (10%) for a production of only 7,000 to 8,000 bottles a year. We wished to make a wine taking after the fine wines of Sancerre: A wine of nice minerality, beautiful aromas, and a wine for Gastronomical table. Elegant and delicate, AltO pays hommage to the art of music, while at the same time complimenting the entire Cantenac Brown gamut of wines. A perfect addition !
2018 is remarquable vintage, balanced with a nice aromatic expression. In the mouth, the wine is round and we can taste citrus and tree fruits notes.
2019
2019 an amazing vintage to welcome the le Lous family.
Tasting notes
This wine is pale/deep gold, developing a nose of exotic fruits followed by green apple and lemon pie aromas. On the palate, we find all these flavors. The attack is frank and soft, pairing matching the nice acidity. Served fresh (between 10 to 12°C), this wine will be the ideal ally of your seafood, white meats or cheese platter meals.
Informations
Varietals
90% Sauvignon blanc
10% Sémillon
Aging
French oak barrels
10% new oak barrels
90% one-year-old barrels
Vinification
Slow pressurization by inert gas fermentation in barrels
Harvest dates
Sémillon
Sauvignon blanc
Sept. 12th – 13th
AltO de Cantenac Brown
For many years, the magnificient Grand Cru Classé of Château Cantenac Brown has been accompanied by BriOde Cantenac Brown, a special parcel selection from Cantenac Brown vineyards. But in 2011, our family expands with the addition of AltO de Cantenac Brown, our white wine.
We are fortunate to own a wonderful plot of clay and calcareous soil cool enough to produce a fine white wine. 1.80 hectares are planted to Sauvignon blanc (90%) and Semillon (10%) for a production of only 7,000 to 8,000 bottles a year. We wished to make a wine of nice minerality, beautiful aromas, and a wine for Gastronomical table. Elegant and delicate, AltO pays hommage to the art of music, while at the same time complimenting the entire Cantenac Brown gamut of wines. A perfect addition !
2020
2020
a beautiful sensory parenthesis …
Tasting notes
This wine is pale/deep gold, developing a nose of exotic fruits followed by green apple and lemon pie aromas. On the palate, we find all these flavors. The attack is frank and soft, pairing matching the nice acidity. Served fresh (between 10 to 12°C), this wine will be the ideal ally of your seafood, white meats or cheese platter meals.
Informations
Varietals
90% Sauvignon blanc
10% Sémillon
Aging
French oak barrels
10% new oak barrels
90% one-year-old barrels
Vinification
Slow pressurization by inert gas fermentation in barrels
Harvest dates
Sémillon, Sauvignon blanc :
August 31 – September 1st
AltO de Cantenac Brown
For many years, the magnificient Grand Cru Classé of Château Cantenac Brown has been accompanied by BriOde Cantenac Brown, a special parcel selection from Cantenac Brown vineyards. But in 2011, our family expands with the addition of AltO de Cantenac Brown, our white wine.
We are fortunate to own a wonderful plot of clay and calcareous soil cool enough to produce a fine white wine. 1.80 hectares are planted to Sauvignon blanc (90%) and Semillon (10%) for a production of only 7,000 to 8,000 bottles a year. We wished to make a wine of nice minerality, beautiful aromas, and a wine for Gastronomical table. Elegant and delicate, AltO pays hommage to the art of music, while at the same time complimenting the entire Cantenac Brown gamut of wines. A perfect addition !
2021
2021
Good things come to those who wait…
Tasting notes
AltO 2021 is marked by citrus fruits, lime, nectarine hints… The round and elegant mouth, marked by a beautiful freshness and vivacity, is supported by a nice tension.
Informations
Varietals
90% Sauvignon blanc
10% Sémillon
Aging
French oak barrels
10% new oak barrels
90% one-year-old barrels
Vinification
Slow pressurization by inert gas fermentation in barrels
Harvest dates
Sémillon, Sauvignon blanc: September 9th-10th
AltO de Cantenac Brown
For many years, the magnificient Grand Cru Classé of Château Cantenac Brown has been accompanied by BriOde Cantenac Brown, a special parcel selection from Cantenac Brown vineyards. But in 2011, our family expands with the addition of AltO de Cantenac Brown, our white wine.
We are fortunate to own a wonderful plot of clay and calcareous soil cool enough to produce a fine white wine. 1.80 hectares are planted to Sauvignon blanc (90%) and Semillon (10%) for a production of only 7,000 to 8,000 bottles a year. We wished to make a wine of nice minerality, beautiful aromas, and a wine for Gastronomical table. Elegant and delicate, AltO pays hommage to the art of music, while at the same time complimenting the entire Cantenac Brown gamut of wines. A perfect addition !
2022
2022, Great… Exceptional… Historic… ?
Tasting notes
AltO 2022 is distinguished by its pretty pale gold colour. It reveals itself through its delicate and complex nose, with white flowers and white fleshy fruits, supported by citrus notes.
On the palate, Alto is both soft and lively, giving way to an elegant mouthfeel with a mineral structure.
Informations
Blend
90% Sauvignon blanc
10% Sémillon
Ageing
French oak barrels
10% new oak barrels
90% one vintage barrels
Vinification
Slow pressing under inert gas
Fermentation in barrels
Harvest dates
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc August 25th to 26th
For many years, Château Cantenac Brown, a magnificent Grand Cru Classé, has been accompanied by BriO de Cantenac Brown, which is made from a selection of parcels before vinification. But in 2011, the family is expanding with AltO de Cantenac Brown : our white wine.
We are fortunate to have a terroir fresh enough to produce a great white wine. 1.8 ha planted with 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Semillon. We wanted to make a straightforward, mineral, aromatic wine, a Gastronome’s wine, designed for the pleasures of the table. Elegant and refined, AltO pays tribute to the art of music while complementing the Cantenac Brown range. A perfect match!
2023
2023 Vintage
2023, a new era for Cantenac Brown
Tasting notes
Mineral, fresh and vibrant, AltO 2023 shines bright. Its attractive bright fresh color catches the eye and awakens the senses with curiosity. The subtle aromas of white flowers, enhanced by a hint of citrus, reveal a seductive freshness on the nose. On the palate, this seduction has a captivating minerality finishing with great finesse
Informations
Blend
90% Sauvignon blanc
10% Sémillon
Ageing
French oak barrels
10% new oak barrels
90% one vintage barrels
Vinification
Slow pressing under inert gas
Fermentation in barrels
Harvest dates
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc August 28 -29 mornings
The vintage
2023 was a globally warm year, with light humidity and some cold periods.
The season started off hot and slightly humid with rain in late June. The team was out in force daily for green pruning and protecting the vineyard against mildew.
A warmer period proceeded, with some localized thunderstorms, requiring strict management of each plot, each row, each plant.
Informations
Harvest conditions in the morning were excellent. We chose to harvest in the morning due to sunshine and pleasant temperatures. Leaf thinning in early Spring allowed us to aerate the bunches and promote sunshine while protecting the aromas of the fruit.
We harvest in crates to allow meticulous and delicate respect of the fruit.
Our careful separation of the various press juice along with 100% barrel fermentation, delicate and consistent lee stirring: all promote the magnificent creation of AltO 2023: fresh, pure, smooth, mineral, vibrant…
The power of earth
- 1st vintage in our new facilities: Cellar in raw earth and raw wood, eco-sustainable
- 68 tanks from 50 hl to 120 hl
- 100% Gravity-Fed winery
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023 2017
2017 Vintage
Tasting notes
This wine is pale/deep gold, developing a nose of exotic fruits followed by green apple and lemon pie aromas. On the palate, we find all these flavors. The attack is frank and soft, pairing matching the nice acidity. Served fresh (between 10 to 12°C), this wine will be the ideal ally of your seafood, white meats or cheese platter meals.
Informations
Varietals
90% Sauvignon blanc
10% Sémillon
Aging
French oak barrels
100% one-year-old barrels
Vinification
Slow pressurization by inert gas fermentation in barrels
Harvest dates
Sémillon
Sauvignon blanc
Sept. 5th
AltO de Cantenac Brown
For many years, the magnificient Grand Cru Classé of Château Cantenac Brown has been accompanied by BriO de Cantenac Brown, a special parcel selection from Cantenac Brown vineyards. But in 2011, our family expands with the addition of AltO de Cantenac Brown, our white wine.
We are fortunate to own a wonderful plot of clay and calcareous soil cool enough to produce a fine white wine. 1.80 hectares are planted to Sauvignon blanc (90%) and Semillon (10%) for a production of only 7,000 to 8,000 bottles a year. We wished to make a wine taking after the fine wines of Sancerre: A wine of nice minerality, beautiful aromas, and a wine for Gastronomical table. Elegant and delicate, AltO pays hommage to the art of music, while at the same time complimenting the entire Cantenac Brown gamut of wines. A perfect addition !
Alto 2017 is balanced with a nice aromatic expression. In the mouth, the wine is round and we can taste citrus and tree fruits notes.
2018
2018 a child of the rain and sun …
Tasting notes
This wine is pale/deep gold, developing a nose of exotic fruits followed by green apple and lemon pie aromas. On the palate, we find all these flavors. The attack is frank and soft, pairing matching the nice acidity. Served fresh (between 10 to 12°C), this wine will be the ideal ally of your seafood, white meats or cheese platter meals.
Informations
Varietals
90% Sauvignon blanc
10% Sémillon
Aging
French oak barrels
10% new oak barrels
90% one-year-old barrels
Vinification
Slow pressurization by inert gas fermentation in barrels
Harvest dates
Sémillon
Sauvignon blanc
Sept. 4th – 5th
AltO de Cantenac Brown
For many years, the magnificient Grand Cru Classé of Château Cantenac Brown has been accompanied by BriO de Cantenac Brown, a special parcel selection from Cantenac Brown vineyards.
But in 2011, our family expands with the addition of AltO de Cantenac Brown, our white wine.
We are fortunate to own a wonderful plot of clay and calcareous soil cool enough to produce a fine white wine. 1.80 hectares are planted to Sauvignon blanc (90%) and Semillon (10%) for a production of only 7,000 to 8,000 bottles a year. We wished to make a wine taking after the fine wines of Sancerre: A wine of nice minerality, beautiful aromas, and a wine for Gastronomical table. Elegant and delicate, AltO pays hommage to the art of music, while at the same time complimenting the entire Cantenac Brown gamut of wines. A perfect addition !
2018 is remarquable vintage, balanced with a nice aromatic expression. In the mouth, the wine is round and we can taste citrus and tree fruits notes.
2019
2019 an amazing vintage to welcome the le Lous family.
Tasting notes
This wine is pale/deep gold, developing a nose of exotic fruits followed by green apple and lemon pie aromas. On the palate, we find all these flavors. The attack is frank and soft, pairing matching the nice acidity. Served fresh (between 10 to 12°C), this wine will be the ideal ally of your seafood, white meats or cheese platter meals.
Informations
Varietals
90% Sauvignon blanc
10% Sémillon
Aging
French oak barrels
10% new oak barrels
90% one-year-old barrels
Vinification
Slow pressurization by inert gas fermentation in barrels
Harvest dates
Sémillon
Sauvignon blanc
Sept. 12th – 13th
AltO de Cantenac Brown
For many years, the magnificient Grand Cru Classé of Château Cantenac Brown has been accompanied by BriOde Cantenac Brown, a special parcel selection from Cantenac Brown vineyards. But in 2011, our family expands with the addition of AltO de Cantenac Brown, our white wine.
We are fortunate to own a wonderful plot of clay and calcareous soil cool enough to produce a fine white wine. 1.80 hectares are planted to Sauvignon blanc (90%) and Semillon (10%) for a production of only 7,000 to 8,000 bottles a year. We wished to make a wine of nice minerality, beautiful aromas, and a wine for Gastronomical table. Elegant and delicate, AltO pays hommage to the art of music, while at the same time complimenting the entire Cantenac Brown gamut of wines. A perfect addition !
2020
2020
a beautiful sensory parenthesis …
Tasting notes
This wine is pale/deep gold, developing a nose of exotic fruits followed by green apple and lemon pie aromas. On the palate, we find all these flavors. The attack is frank and soft, pairing matching the nice acidity. Served fresh (between 10 to 12°C), this wine will be the ideal ally of your seafood, white meats or cheese platter meals.
Informations
Varietals
90% Sauvignon blanc
10% Sémillon
Aging
French oak barrels
10% new oak barrels
90% one-year-old barrels
Vinification
Slow pressurization by inert gas fermentation in barrels
Harvest dates
Sémillon, Sauvignon blanc :
August 31 – September 1st
AltO de Cantenac Brown
For many years, the magnificient Grand Cru Classé of Château Cantenac Brown has been accompanied by BriOde Cantenac Brown, a special parcel selection from Cantenac Brown vineyards. But in 2011, our family expands with the addition of AltO de Cantenac Brown, our white wine.
We are fortunate to own a wonderful plot of clay and calcareous soil cool enough to produce a fine white wine. 1.80 hectares are planted to Sauvignon blanc (90%) and Semillon (10%) for a production of only 7,000 to 8,000 bottles a year. We wished to make a wine of nice minerality, beautiful aromas, and a wine for Gastronomical table. Elegant and delicate, AltO pays hommage to the art of music, while at the same time complimenting the entire Cantenac Brown gamut of wines. A perfect addition !
2021
2021
Good things come to those who wait…
Tasting notes
AltO 2021 is marked by citrus fruits, lime, nectarine hints… The round and elegant mouth, marked by a beautiful freshness and vivacity, is supported by a nice tension.
Informations
Varietals
90% Sauvignon blanc
10% Sémillon
Aging
French oak barrels
10% new oak barrels
90% one-year-old barrels
Vinification
Slow pressurization by inert gas fermentation in barrels
Harvest dates
Sémillon, Sauvignon blanc: September 9th-10th
AltO de Cantenac Brown
For many years, the magnificient Grand Cru Classé of Château Cantenac Brown has been accompanied by BriOde Cantenac Brown, a special parcel selection from Cantenac Brown vineyards. But in 2011, our family expands with the addition of AltO de Cantenac Brown, our white wine.
We are fortunate to own a wonderful plot of clay and calcareous soil cool enough to produce a fine white wine. 1.80 hectares are planted to Sauvignon blanc (90%) and Semillon (10%) for a production of only 7,000 to 8,000 bottles a year. We wished to make a wine of nice minerality, beautiful aromas, and a wine for Gastronomical table. Elegant and delicate, AltO pays hommage to the art of music, while at the same time complimenting the entire Cantenac Brown gamut of wines. A perfect addition !
2022
2022, Great… Exceptional… Historic… ?
Tasting notes
AltO 2022 is distinguished by its pretty pale gold colour. It reveals itself through its delicate and complex nose, with white flowers and white fleshy fruits, supported by citrus notes.
On the palate, Alto is both soft and lively, giving way to an elegant mouthfeel with a mineral structure.
Informations
Blend
90% Sauvignon blanc
10% Sémillon
Ageing
French oak barrels
10% new oak barrels
90% one vintage barrels
Vinification
Slow pressing under inert gas
Fermentation in barrels
Harvest dates
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc August 25th to 26th
For many years, Château Cantenac Brown, a magnificent Grand Cru Classé, has been accompanied by BriO de Cantenac Brown, which is made from a selection of parcels before vinification. But in 2011, the family is expanding with AltO de Cantenac Brown : our white wine.
We are fortunate to have a terroir fresh enough to produce a great white wine. 1.8 ha planted with 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Semillon. We wanted to make a straightforward, mineral, aromatic wine, a Gastronome’s wine, designed for the pleasures of the table. Elegant and refined, AltO pays tribute to the art of music while complementing the Cantenac Brown range. A perfect match!
2023
2023 Vintage
2023, a new era for Cantenac Brown
Tasting notes
Mineral, fresh and vibrant, AltO 2023 shines bright. Its attractive bright fresh color catches the eye and awakens the senses with curiosity. The subtle aromas of white flowers, enhanced by a hint of citrus, reveal a seductive freshness on the nose. On the palate, this seduction has a captivating minerality finishing with great finesse
Informations
Blend
90% Sauvignon blanc
10% Sémillon
Ageing
French oak barrels
10% new oak barrels
90% one vintage barrels
Vinification
Slow pressing under inert gas
Fermentation in barrels
Harvest dates
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc August 28 -29 mornings
The vintage
2023 was a globally warm year, with light humidity and some cold periods.
The season started off hot and slightly humid with rain in late June. The team was out in force daily for green pruning and protecting the vineyard against mildew.
A warmer period proceeded, with some localized thunderstorms, requiring strict management of each plot, each row, each plant.
Informations
Harvest conditions in the morning were excellent. We chose to harvest in the morning due to sunshine and pleasant temperatures. Leaf thinning in early Spring allowed us to aerate the bunches and promote sunshine while protecting the aromas of the fruit.
We harvest in crates to allow meticulous and delicate respect of the fruit.
Our careful separation of the various press juice along with 100% barrel fermentation, delicate and consistent lee stirring: all promote the magnificent creation of AltO 2023: fresh, pure, smooth, mineral, vibrant…
The power of earth
- 1st vintage in our new facilities: Cellar in raw earth and raw wood, eco-sustainable
- 68 tanks from 50 hl to 120 hl
- 100% Gravity-Fed winery