Château Chantemerle
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Château Chantemerle, owned by Vignobles Cruchon & Fils in Marsac, produces wines under the Médoc AOC. Certified HVE3, the estate cultivates Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc on gravel soils. The estate also offers guest rooms and equestrian facilities.
Identity
Château Chantemerle is owned by Vignobles Cruchon & Fils. The estate is located in the commune of Marsac.
History and philosophy
Vignobles Cruchon & Fils was founded in 1956. After vinifying its wines through a cooperative for around forty years, Château Chantemerle returned to independent, estate-based winemaking in 1995.
The appellations
The estate produces wines under the Médoc Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée.
Practical information
Address: Chemin de Chantemerle, Marsac, 16570, France
Phone: +33 2 41 59 43 18 or 0649730451 or 0545647589
Email: chantemerle49@wanadoo.fr or ecurie@chantemerle.fr
The estate offers tastings and cellar-door sales. Winery tours are also available to explore the world of wine. Eco-friendly guest rooms are available on site. The estate features comprehensive equestrian facilities, including stables, horse shelters, an illuminated dressage arena and a tack room. The former distillery is used for workshops, seminars and summer events.
Find out more
Official estate websiteFrequently asked questions
- What is the background of Château Chantemerle and where is it located?
- Château Chantemerle is owned by Vignobles Cruchon & Fils. This winegrowing estate is situated in the commune of Marsac. Vignobles Cruchon & Fils dates back to 1956, representing a long family tradition in winemaking. The château resumed making wines in its own cellar in 1995 after several decades with a cooperative.
- What are the characteristics of the Château Chantemerle vineyard?
- The Château Chantemerle vineyard covers an area of 17 hectares. The terroir features Gironde gravel soils resting on a clay-limestone subsoil. The climate is temperate oceanic, benefiting from the cooling influence of the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. The vines have an average age of 30 years. The grape varieties are predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), alongside Merlot (35%), Petit Verdot (3%) and Cabernet Franc (2%).
- Which appellations and key cuvées are produced by the estate?
- Château Chantemerle produces wines under the Médoc Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée. Key cuvées in this appellation include Château Chantemerle, Château Les Trois Manoirs, Château Lestage Chevillon, Château Saint-Christophe, Château Les Moines and Château Lacombe Noaillac, all classified as Cru Bourgeois. Other cuvées, including Château Moulin de Brion, Château Tour Lestage and La Perle, are also produced under AOC Médoc. The estate additionally produces the "Le Vin D'Chai Nous" range in Vin de France, available in red, rosé and white.
- How are the wines at Château Chantemerle vinified and aged?
- Harvesting at Château Chantemerle is carried out both mechanically and by hand. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats kept between 28°C and 32°C. The maceration period typically lasts between 21 and 28 days. Following fermentation, the wines are aged in oak barrels for 12 months, shaping their final complexity and character.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard spans 17 hectares. The soils are composed of Gironde gravel. The climate is temperate oceanic, influenced by the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. The average vine age is 30 years. The grape variety plantings are dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), complemented by Merlot (35%), Petit Verdot (3%) and Cabernet Franc (2%). The estate is certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE3).
Flagship cuvées
Château Chantemerle produces several cuvées under the Médoc AOC appellation, including Château Chantemerle, Château Les Trois Manoirs, Château Lestage Chevillon, Château Saint-Christophe, Château Les Moines and Château Lacombe Noaillac, all classified as Cru Bourgeois. Other cuvées such as Château Moulin de Brion, Château Tour Lestage and La Perle are also produced in AOC Médoc. The estate also offers a "Le Vin D'Chai Nous" range as Vin de France, available in red, rosé and white.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting is carried out both mechanically and by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats, with temperature control maintained between 28° and 32°C. The maceration period lasts from 21 to 28 days. The wines are aged in oak barrels for 12 months.
- Appellations
- Médoc, Vin de France
- Commune
- Marsac
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Vignobles Cruchon & Fils
- Surface area
- 34 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 35%, Petit Verdot 3%, Cabernet Franc 2%
Practical information
- Address
- Chemin de Chantemerle, 16570 Marsac
- Phone
- 0649730451
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Visite du château, plongez dans l'univers de nos vins alliant tradition et modernité.