Château Cailleton
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Château Cailleton is a family-run winegrowing estate in the Graves AOC since 1973, holding HVE certification. It crafts red, dry white, and rosé wines from a 5-hectare vineyard planted on gravelly-sandy soils in Mazères. Tastings and estate tours are available upon reservation.
Identity
Château Cailleton is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Mazères. It is owned by Jean-Bernard Mussotte, who manages the property as a proprietary winegrower.
History & Philosophy
Château Cailleton has been a family-owned estate since 1973. The property is dedicated to environmentally friendly viticulture, evidenced by its Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification.
Appellations
The wines of Château Cailleton are produced under the Graves Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC).
Practical Information
Château Cailleton is located at 240 Impasse de Peyrau, 33210 Mazères. The estate can be contacted by telephone at 06 84 53 56 04 or 06 65 97 12 86, and by email at chateau.cailleton@gmail.com.
The cellar door is open Monday to Friday, from 10:00 to 18:30.
The estate offers guided tours by reservation. Tastings are welcome at any time. A complimentary tour and tasting is available featuring two wines, accommodating groups of 5 to 20 people. Special guided tours, lasting approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, are also organised on Wednesday and Saturday mornings starting at 09:00. Advance booking is required for these tours, priced at €10 per person, and €8 for students upon presentation of valid ID. The team speaks French and English. Pets are not allowed.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who owns Château Cailleton and where is it located?
- Château Cailleton is owned by Jean-Bernard Mussotte, who manages the estate as an independent winegrower. The estate is located in the commune of Mazères, at 240 Impasse de Peyrau, 33210 Mazères. It has been a family property since 1973, committed to sustainable viticulture certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE).
- What types of wine does Château Cailleton produce?
- Château Cailleton produces a range of wines under the Graves Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC). The estate crafts red wines blended from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as a dry white, Cailleton Blanc Sec, made from Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, and Sémillon. A rosé wine is also produced, alongside a distinct cuvée named Passagot.
- What is the composition of the Château Cailleton vineyard?
- The vineyard at Château Cailleton extends over 5 hectares on gravelly-sandy soils. The plantings feature red grape varieties such as Merlot and Cabernet, alongside white grape varieties including Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, and Sémillon, which make up the estate's diverse cuvées.
- Can visitors tour the estate and taste the wines at Château Cailleton?
- Yes, Château Cailleton welcomes visitors for tastings at any time and offers guided tours upon reservation. The cellar door is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:30. A complimentary tour and tasting of two wines is offered for groups of 5 to 20 people. Extended 1.5-hour tours are also organised on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 09:00 with prior booking. Tours are available in French and English. Pets are not permitted.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The vineyard of Château Cailleton covers an area of 5 hectares, set on gravelly-sandy soils. The estate's grape varieties include red grapes such as Merlot and Cabernet, alongside white varieties, notably Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, and Sémillon.
Signature Cuvées
The estate produces several cuvées, including red wines crafted from blends of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Among the whites, the property offers Cailleton Blanc Sec, made from Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, and Sémillon. A rosé cuvée is also produced, while the Passagot cuvée is another notable addition to the château's range.
- Appellation
- Graves
- Commune
- Mazères
- Wine region
- Graves & Sauternais
- Owner
- Jean-Bernard Mussotte
- Surface area
- 5 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, Sémillon
Practical information
- Address
- 240 Impasse de Peyrau, 33210 Mazères
- Phone
- 06 84 53 56 04
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- du lundi au vendredi de 10h00 à 18h30
- Visits
- Visite guidée sur réservation. Dégustation à tout moment.