Château Cambon la Pelouse
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Château Cambon la Pelouse is a 65-hectare estate in Haut-Médoc and Margaux, owned by Treasury Wine Estates. It produces barrel-aged red wines.
Identity
Château Cambon la Pelouse is located in the commune of Macau. The winegrowing estate is currently owned by SARL Treasury Wine Estates, with Sébastien Long serving as estate manager.
History and philosophy
The estate takes its name from Monsieur de Cambon, a former 18th-century owner. The property was acquired in 1996. The 2019 vintage marked the first vintage under the ownership of Treasury Wine Estates.
Appellations
Château Cambon la Pelouse produces wines under the Haut-Médoc appellation, as well as under the Margaux appellation.
Winemaking and ageing
For certain cuvées, the grapes are foot-trodden prior to vinification. The wines are aged in barrels for around fifteen months.
Practical information
The estate offers cellar door wine sales as well as tastings.
Find out more
Official website of the estateFrequently asked questions
- Who is the current owner of Château Cambon la Pelouse?
- Château Cambon la Pelouse is currently owned by SARL Treasury Wine Estates. Sébastien Long manages the estate. The name of the château derives from Monsieur de Cambon, an 18th-century owner. The property was acquired in 1996 by SARL Treasury Wine Estates, with the 2019 vintage being their inaugural vintage under this new ownership. According to the latest records, Jean-Pierre Marie is no longer the owner.
- Which appellations are produced by Château Cambon la Pelouse?
- Château Cambon la Pelouse crafts wines under the Haut-Médoc appellation, which is its primary appellation. Additionally, the estate produces wines under the Margaux appellation, thanks to a specific parcel acquired in 2001. The red wines are made from Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, and can be enjoyed both in their youth or after cellaring.
- What is the vineyard's surface area and terroir composition?
- The vineyard of Château Cambon la Pelouse extends over 65 hectares. The terroir consists predominantly of sandy gravel soils, which shape the character of the wines. An additional 50-are parcel in Cantenac, acquired in 2001, also contributes to the estate's production. These soils provide excellent drainage and optimal exposure for the vines.
- What are the winemaking and ageing practices at Château Cambon la Pelouse?
- At Château Cambon la Pelouse, select cuvées are made using traditional foot-treading before vinification. The wines are aged in barrels for approximately fifteen months. This ageing approach, notably used for the L'Aura de Cambon la Pelouse cuvée, enhances the complexity and cellar potential of the wines. The reds are primarily blends of Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard spans 65 hectares. The soils are predominantly composed of sandy gravel. A 50-are parcel in Cantenac, acquired in 2001, is planted with vines that were eight years old in 2008.
Key cuvées
The estate's main wine is Château Cambon La Pelouse. The red wines are made from Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot. They can be enjoyed in their youth or after a few years of cellaring. The Monsieur de Cambon cuvée represents the château's second wine.
Another red cuvée, L'Aura de Cambon la Pelouse, comes from a dedicated parcel. The wines from this cuvée are aged in barrels for fifteen months and possess good ageing potential over several years.
- Appellations
- Haut-Médoc, Margaux
- Commune
- Macau
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Jean-Pierre Marie
- Technical direction
- Olivier Pascaud
- Surface area
- 65 ha
- Second wine
- Monsieur de Cambon
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Practical information
- Address
- Macau
- Contact form
- Contact the estate