Château Cantereau les Fauvettes
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Château Cantereau les Fauvettes is a family-owned winegrowing estate located in Pomerol, owned by Vignobles Romain Maison. The 3-hectare vineyard, planted predominantly with Merlot on silica-gravel soils, produces a wine under the Pomerol appellation.
Identity
Château Cantereau les Fauvettes is an estate located in Pomerol, owned by the Romain Maison family.
History and philosophy
Château Cantereau les Fauvettes is a historic Pomerol estate. It became part of the family-run Vignobles Romain Maison, adding 3 hectares to their holdings. The property is situated opposite Château Marzy. The estate buildings, which include a Napoleon III-style manor house, have been refurbished to house a modern vat room and ageing cellar.
Appellations
The estate produces wines under the Pomerol appellation.
Practical information
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Official estate websiteFrequently asked questions
- Where is Château Cantereau les Fauvettes located?
- Château Cantereau les Fauvettes is located in the commune of Pomerol, in the heart of the Bordeaux wine region. This property forms part of Vignobles Romain Maison. It is situated directly opposite Château Marzy, another wine estate in the appellation. The estate's facilities have been modernised to include state-of-the-art vinification and ageing equipment, whilst preserving a historic Napoleon III-style manor house.
- What is the size and grape variety planting of Château Cantereau les Fauvettes?
- The Château Cantereau les Fauvettes vineyard covers an area of 3 hectares. The terroir is predominantly composed of silica-gravel soils, which contribute to the distinctive profile of the wines produced. The vineyard is planted entirely with the Merlot grape variety. This single-variety focus allows the estate to craft wines that fully express the qualities and nuances of Merlot on this specific soil type.
- Who owns Château Cantereau les Fauvettes and what is its main appellation?
- Château Cantereau les Fauvettes is owned by the Romain Maison family, who incorporated it into their Vignobles Romain Maison portfolio. This historic Pomerol estate produces wines under the Pomerol appellation, renowned for high-quality red wines. The Romain Maison family's dedication to this historic estate is reflected in the modernisation of its facilities, including a contemporary vat room and barrel cellar, while honouring the heritage of the site.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Cantereau les Fauvettes vineyard covers an area of 3 hectares. The terroir is characterised by silica-gravel soils. The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot.
Signature cuvées
Château Cantereau les Fauvettes produces a red wine crafted from its Pomerol vineyard. This wine is made predominantly from Merlot.
Vinification and ageing
The estate's buildings have been renovated to accommodate modern facilities dedicated to vinification and ageing.
- Appellation
- Pomerol
- Commune
- Pomerol
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Vignobles Romain Maison
- Surface area
- 3 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot
Practical information
- Address
- Pomerol
- Contact form
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