Château Amanieu d'Albret
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Château Amanieu d'Albret is a family-run winegrowing estate producing AOC Bordeaux Supérieur and Bordeaux wines in Cardan. Spanning 10 hectares on clay-limestone soils, it crafts red and rosé wines and is certified Vigneron Indépendant.
Identity
Château Amanieu d’Albret is a winegrowing estate located in Cardan, in the Gironde département. Owned by the Famille Richardson, it is certified as a Vigneron Indépendant.
History and Philosophy
The estate is part of a long winemaking tradition, shaped by the planting of the region's first vines by the Romans and the subsequent rise of the wine trade with England centuries later. The Famille Richardson carries forward this heritage, standing out through its commitment to the Vigneron Indépendant charter.
Appellations
Château Amanieu d’Albret produces wines under the Bordeaux Supérieur AOP and Bordeaux AOP appellations for its red wines, as well as Bordeaux AOP for its rosé wines.
Practical Information
Château Amanieu d’Albret is located at 270 rue de Damanieu, 33410 Cardan. The estate is open Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Visits on Fridays and weekends are by appointment only. For enquiries, call +33 (0)5 56 62 03 75 or +33 (0)6 21 64 79 74, or email contact@damanieu.fr.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who owns Château Amanieu d’Albret and what is their winemaking philosophy?
- Château Amanieu d’Albret is owned by the Famille Richardson, who uphold a long winemaking tradition. The estate perpetuates this history through its commitment to the Vigneron Indépendant charter. This approach ensures a production method where the winegrower manages every step from vine to bottle, adhering to strict standards of quality and ethical craftsmanship.
- Where is Château Amanieu d’Albret located and what are the vineyard's key characteristics?
- Château Amanieu d’Albret is located in Cardan, in the Gironde département, on the Right Bank of the Garonne. Its 10-hectare vineyard is set on hillsides of clay-limestone soils. The grape varieties planted comprise 70% Merlot and 30% Malbec, classic Bordeaux varieties that bring richness and diversity to the estate's wines.
- Which appellations and key cuvées does the estate produce?
- Château Amanieu d’Albret produces wines under the Bordeaux Supérieur AOP and Bordeaux AOP appellations for its red wines, and Bordeaux AOP for its rosé wine. Its flagship reds include 'L'Initial', 'Quidam', 'Diamant', and 'pRiorus'. The estate also produces a rosé called 'La Rose Damanieu'. The 'L'Initial' cuvée has earned accolades, including a medal at the Concours des Vignerons Indépendants.
- What vinification and ageing methods are used at Château Amanieu d’Albret?
- At Château Amanieu d’Albret, grapes are harvested mechanically and fully destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation is conducted in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for precise temperature regulation, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wines are then aged in new oak barrels, which enhances their aromatic complexity and structure.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The vineyard of Château Amanieu d’Albret covers 10 hectares. Situated on the Right Bank of the Garonne, it features hillsides with clay-limestone soils. The grape varieties planted are Merlot and Malbec.
Signature Cuvées
The estate's range includes red wines such as 'L'Initial', 'Quidam', 'Diamant', and 'pRiorus'. The property also crafts a rosé wine, 'La Rose Damanieu'. The 2022 vintage of the L'Initial cuvée was awarded a Gold Medal at the Concours des Vignerons Indépendants in 2024. The 'pRiorus' cuvée—a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Malbec—has an ABV of 14% and offers an ageing potential up to 2030.
Vinification and Ageing
Harvesting is carried out mechanically, followed by complete destemming. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wines are then aged in new oak barrels.
- Appellations
- Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur
- Commune
- Cardan
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Famille Richardson
- Surface area
- 10 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 70%, Malbec 30%
Practical information
- Address
- 270 rue de Damanieu, 33410 Cardan
- Phone
- 05 56 62 03 75
- contact@damanieu.fr
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Du lundi au jeudi de 8h à 12h et de 14h à 17h.
- Visits
- Vendredi et week-end sur rendez-vous.