The first members of the Scottish noble 'Stutt' family in France were members of a large army, that came from Scotland in the fifteenth century, to help the future King Charles VII of France during the 100 Years War. After naturalisation, their name was gallicised to become d'Estutt. In 1586, Francois Stutt married Françoise de Bar who brought with her the dowry of the Lordship of Tracy, where the tradition of vine growing had been taking place for centuries. A purchase agreement dated 1396, kept in the family records, include the vineyards of Château de Tracy still family owned and cultivated today under the leadership of the Compte Henry d'Estutt d'Assay.

An organic approach to viticulture is strictly followed in as much as no pesticides are used, yields are kept very low and strict canopy management is used. The Château uses vine-training systems that result in a well-ventilated canopy and therefore can reproduce conditions that are not conducive to the growth of fungi, thus avoiding the need to spray the vines.  

Château de Tracy is rated as one of the top stars of the Upper Loire.  

Grapes:    100% Estate grown Sauvignon Blanc

Region:     Loire, France

Soil:           Limestone and flint

Winemaking:  A careful selection of grapes were hand-picked and then softly crushed. Low temperature fermentation took place with several stirring of the lees.

Serve:      Chilled as an aperitif or to accompany fish dishes such as sole, salmon or trout.

Taste:       A well-balanced fine dry white wine that is full and round on the palate, with a fruity and flinty bouquet and a lingering finish.