Château Benitey
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Located in Saint-Émilion, Château Bénitey is owned by the Simon heirs. Managed by the Union de Producteurs de Saint-Émilion, it produces Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC wines across 5 ha of clay-limestone and sandy soils.
Identity
Château Bénitey, owned by the Simon heirs, is located in Saint-Émilion. The estate is managed by the Union de Producteurs de Saint-Émilion. The estate's name is associated with the presence of a cross reminiscent of a holy water stoup (bénitier), situated at a road junction overlooking the vineyard.
History and philosophy
Château Bénitey is committed to environmental stewardship, certified by Agriconfiance and ISO 14001 for its environmental management system.
Appellations
The Château Bénitey plots are located in the commune of Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, at the foot of the hillside east of Saint-Émilion. The estate produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Flagship wines
The estate's main cuvée is Château Bénitey, a red wine characterised by a balanced profile and a prominent expression of the Merlot grape variety. Average annual production stands at 20,000 bottles.
Practical information
Château Bénitey is located at 633 Route du Castellot, 33330 Saint-Émilion. The cellar door is open Monday to Saturday, from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. Tours and tastings are available at the estate, including group bookings. Coach access is possible and spoken languages at reception include German, English, French and Chinese. For any enquiries, the team can be reached by telephone on 05 57 24 70 71 or by email at contact@udpse.com.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Château Bénitey?
- Château Bénitey produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, renowned for the quality of its terroirs and red wines.
- Where is Château Bénitey located?
- Château Bénitey is located in the commune of Saint-Émilion, more specifically in Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, at the foot of the hillside east of the medieval town of Saint-Émilion.
- What is the vineyard surface area and which grape varieties are grown?
- The Château Bénitey vineyard covers 5 hectares. The plantings are predominantly Merlot (70%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (30%).
- Does Château Bénitey offer tours and tastings?
- Yes, Château Bénitey welcomes visitors for tours and tastings at the property. The estate also caters to group visits.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Bénitey vineyard spans 5 hectares. The vines, with an average age of 40 years, are planted on clay-limestone and sandy soils. The grape varieties consist of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting is carried out mechanically. Vinification takes place in stainless steel vats. The wines are aged in both vats and barrels, with 30% new oak and 70% barrels of one or more previous wines.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- héritiers Simon
- Surface area
- 5 ha
- Certifications
- AGRICONFIANCE, ISO 14001
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 30%
Practical information
- Address
- 633 Route du Castellot, 33330 Saint Emilion
- Phone
- 05 57 24 70 71
- contact@udpse.com
- Opening hours
- Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi, De 09:30 à 18:30
- Visits
- Vente à la propriété