Château Canon Montsegur
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Located in Les Salles-de-Castillon, Château Canon Montsegur has been owned by Sébastien Pelard since 2019. Set on clay and clay-limestone soils, this 23-hectare winegrowing estate in Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux practices sustainable viticulture, offering tours, tastings, and on-site accommodation.
Identity
Château Canon Montsegur is located in Les Salles-de-Castillon. It is owned by Sébastien Pelard.
History and philosophy
The estate's history is rooted in a family farming tradition dating back to 1640. In 2019, Sébastien Pelard took over the management of the property. Château Canon Montsegur prioritises sustainable viticulture, actively promoting biodiversity and respect for the environment.
Appellations
Château Canon Montsegur produces wines under the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
Practical information
Château Canon Montsegur is located at 1 Strabourg, 33350 Les Salles-de-Castillon. The estate can be reached by telephone on 05 57 41 58 33 or by email at chateaucanonmontsegur@gmail.com.
The tasting room and shop are open from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The estate is closed during Christmas week and on New Year's Day. Tours and tastings are available year-round by appointment. Direct cellar-door sales are also available. The estate offers guest accommodation, available since summer 2020, accommodating 6 to 8 guests. Wine tourism activities, such as food and wine pairing dinners with a chef or country picnics by the pond, are also organised. Estate staff speak French, English, and Spanish.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary appellation of Château Canon Montsegur wines?
- Château Canon Montsegur primarily produces wines under the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, renowned for its Right Bank terroirs.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château Canon Montsegur?
- The Château Canon Montsegur vineyard is mainly planted with Merlot (47%) and Cabernet Franc (41%), reflecting the region's classic grape varieties.
- What is the surface area of the Château Canon Montsegur vineyard?
- Château Canon Montsegur features a contiguous 23-hectare vineyard within an overall 47-hectare estate. The soils are predominantly clay and clay-limestone.
- Does Château Canon Montsegur offer wine tourism activities?
- Yes, Château Canon Montsegur provides estate tours and tastings throughout the year by appointment. It also offers direct on-site sales, accommodation, and experiences such as food and wine pairing dinners.
The vineyard (terroir)
The single-block vineyard covers 23 hectares within a 47-hectare total estate. The soils are clay and clay-limestone in nature. The grape variety blend comprises 47% Merlot and 41% Cabernet Franc.
Signature cuvées
The estate offers the ‘OSCAR’ cuvée, a red wine that pairs particularly well with grilled meats, charcuterie, and chocolate desserts. Another cuvée, named ‘Lancelot’, is also produced.
Vinification and ageing
For the OSCAR cuvée, vinification includes cold pre-fermentation maceration and extended fermentations, combined with punching down (pigeage) and rack-and-return (délestage).
- Appellation
- Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
- Commune
- Les Salles-de-Castillon
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Sébastien PELARD
- Surface area
- 23 ha
- Second wine
- Lancelot
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 47%, Cabernet Franc 41%
Practical information
- Address
- 1 Strabourg, 33350 Les Salles-de-Castillon
- Phone
- 05 57 41 58 33
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- 9h - 12h / 14h - 18h
- Visits
- Visites, dégustations, vente à la propriété, et hébergements