Château Bois Darthus
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Located in Vignonet, Château Bois Darthus produces Saint-Émilion appellation wines across 5 hectares of clay-limestone soils. Managed by Gilberte Gintrac, the vineyard is Merlot-dominant, with ageing carried out in vats and oak barrels.
Identity
Château Bois Darthus is a winegrowing estate located in Vignonet, in the Gironde département. It is managed by Gilberte Gintrac.
History and Philosophy
Château Bois Darthus is a family-run estate dedicated to crafting fine wines, firmly rooted in local winemaking traditions.
Appellations
Château Bois Darthus produces wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical Information
Château Bois Darthus is located at: 6, Darthus, 33330 Vignonet. To contact the estate, you can call +33 (0)5 57 84 67 25 or email gilberte.gintrac@wanadoo.fr.
The cellar door is open from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, all year round. Direct sales are available at the estate.
Find Out More
Further information about Château Bois Darthus is available on platforms dedicated to the Saint-Émilion wine region.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Château Bois Darthus wines?
- Château Bois Darthus produces wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation, renowned for its classic Right Bank Bordeaux red wines.
- What grape varieties are planted at Château Bois Darthus?
- The vineyard planting at Château Bois Darthus consists primarily of 80% Merlot, complemented by 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, contributing to the balance of the wines.
- What is the vineyard size and soil type at Château Bois Darthus?
- The Château Bois Darthus vineyard spans 5 hectares. The vines are cultivated on clay-limestone soils, ideal for expressing traditional Saint-Émilion grape varieties.
- Can I buy wine directly at Château Bois Darthus?
- Yes, Château Bois Darthus offers direct sales at the property. The cellar door is open Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, throughout the year.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The vineyard at Château Bois Darthus covers an area of 5 hectares. The vines are planted on clay-limestone soils, with an average vine age of 35 years. The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot (80%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (10%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%).
Flagship Cuvées
Château Bois Darthus crafts red wines driven by a high proportion of Merlot, which generally imparts roundness and generous fruit character. The other grape varieties, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, lend structure and aromatic complexity to the blends.
Vinification and Ageing
Harvesting is carried out mechanically. Vinification is followed by ageing, with 80% of the volume matured in vats and the remaining 20% in oak barrels. The estate uses stainless steel vats and barrels to age its wines.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Vignonet
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Gilberte Gintrac
- Surface area
- 5 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 10%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Practical information
- Address
- 6, DARTHUS, 33330 VIGNONET
- Phone
- 05 57 84 67 25
- Opening hours
- Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi De 08h00 à 18h00