Château Calens
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Château Calens is a winegrowing estate located in Beautiran, producing wines in the Graves appellation. The owner is Lucas Artaud. The estate is set on gravelly soils.
Identity
Château Calens is a winegrowing property established in Beautiran, in the Gironde. The estate is owned by Lucas Artaud.
History and Philosophy
Château Calens is part of the Bordeaux wine landscape, with a winemaking approach focused on showcasing its terroir.
Appellations
Château Calens produces wines under the Graves appellation.
Practical Information
Château Calens is located at 6 Rue des Mages, 33640 Beautiran. For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)6 10 47 05 59 or by email at chateau.calens@gmail.com.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where exactly is Château Calens located and who is the current owner?
- Château Calens is established in Beautiran, in the Gironde. The property is specifically located at 6 Rue des Mages, 33640 Beautiran. The estate is currently owned by Lucas Artaud.
- What is the main appellation for the wines produced by Château Calens?
- Château Calens produces wines under the Graves appellation. This is the only appellation mentioned for the estate's wines.
- Which grape varieties are used to craft the red Château Calens, and on what type of soil are they grown?
- The red wine of Château Calens is crafted from a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. These grape varieties are grown on a terroir characterised by gravelly soils, contributing to the distinct qualities of the wines produced.
- How are the red wines of Château Calens vinified and aged?
- To produce its red wines, Château Calens employs traditional skin-contact maceration combined with warm extraction. The wines are then aged in barrels for a period of twelve months.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The plots of Château Calens are situated on a terroir composed of gravelly soils.
Signature Cuvées
The estate notably offers the red Château Calens. This wine is characterised by red fruit notes and an elegant structure, achieved through a well-balanced blend of grape varieties.
Vinification and Ageing
To craft its red wines, Château Calens carries out traditional skin-contact maceration alongside warm extraction. Ageing then takes place in barrels for twelve months. The blend for the red Château Calens comprises 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Appellation
- Graves
- Commune
- Beautiran
- Wine region
- Graves & Sauternais
- Owner
- Lucas Artaud
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 50%
Estate news
27 June 2023
Préparez vous à la white party de l'été !
Une "white party" est organisée à Pessac le samedi 1er juillet à partir de 19h au restaurant Yoki, situé au 34 avenue Jean Perrin. Cet événement, organisé par Event by château Calens, vise à célébrer le début de l'été. Les participants sont invités à porter une tenue blanche pour profiter d'une soirée "électro house et funky house" animée par les DJ Jeremy Vedra et Éric Ortega. En plus de la musique, des expositions de Claude Fos, sculpteur et plasticien corporel bordelais spécialisé dans la beauté du corps féminin, seront présentées. Event by château Calens, un héritage familial passionné par le vin, proposera également des planches apéros et offrira l'opportunité de déguster leurs vins sur place. L'entrée est fixée à 10€ et inclut une consommation. L'article a été publié le 27 juin 2023.
Read the source — bougerabordeaux.comPractical information
- Address
- 6 Rue des Mages, 33640 Beautiran
- Phone
- +33 (0)6 10 47 05 59
- Contact form
- Contact the estate