Château Chatain
Updated on
Château Chatain, located in Néac, has been a family-owned winegrowing estate in Lalande-de-Pomerol since 1928. It crafts a dry red wine from a 5-hectare vineyard, aged in oak barrels. The château also offers a range of wine tourism experiences.
Identity
Château Chatain is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Néac. The property is owned by Hugues and Christine de La Guéronnière.
History and Philosophy
The history of Château Chatain dates back to 1750, when the first vines were planted on the site. The La Guéronnière family acquired the estate in 1928 and has ensured its continuity ever since.
Appellations
Château Chatain produces wines under the Lalande-de-Pomerol Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée.
Practical Information
Château Chatain is located at the following address: 1 Chatain, Néac, France.
For wine tourism, the estate offers several experiences. Guided tours and tastings are hosted at the château, lasting around 1 hour 15 minutes, for groups of 1 to 20 people. These visits take place daily from 10:00 to 11:15, except on Saturdays. The tour is priced at €30.00 per person. Bookings can be made by contacting the estate on +33 (0)7 67 71 02 90.
The estate also runs workshops, such as blending sessions ('jeux d'assemblages'), lasting 2 hours at a rate of €35.00 per person. A monthly summer barbecue experience is also organised, including a wine tour and the collaborative preparation of a picnic, lasting 5 hours 30 minutes at a cost of €45.00 per person.
In addition, Château Chatain offers a joint tour with Château Haut-Piquat, lasting 1 hour 15 minutes per château, priced at €50 for 1 to 30 people, meeting at 09:30 at Château Chatain.
In-home tastings and sales are also available, featuring a vertical tasting of 6 vintages.
For any wine tourism enquiries, contact is available on +33 (0)6 89 80 22 98.
Find Out More
Frequently asked questions
- What is the history of Château Chatain and its owning family?
- The history of Château Chatain began in 1750 with the planting of its first vines. The La Guéronnière family acquired the estate in 1928 and has ensured its continuity ever since. Today, Hugues and Christine de La Guéronnière own the winegrowing estate, upholding the family tradition and philosophy that guide their work in the vineyard and the cellar.
- What is the main appellation of the wines produced by Château Chatain?
- Château Chatain produces its wines exclusively under the Lalande-de-Pomerol Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée. This appellation ensures specific provenance and production methods unique to this wine region. The vineyard covers 5 hectares in the commune of Néac, shaping the distinct characteristics of this appellation.
- How does Château Chatain vinify its wines, and what are their characteristics?
- At Château Chatain, vinification is carried out in a classic manner. Ageing takes place in oak barrels for twelve months to refine the wine. The estate produces dry red wines described as having a deep ruby colour, an elegant, round, and full palate, and a distinctive character. The estate uses a field blend ('assemblage sur pied'), where the proportion of grape varieties in the vineyard mirrors the final blend in the bottle.
- What wine tourism activities are offered by Château Chatain?
- Château Chatain offers a range of wine tourism experiences. Guided tours and tastings last around 1 hour 15 minutes and take place daily except Saturdays, from 10:00 to 11:15, for groups of 1 to 20 people. The estate also hosts 2-hour blending workshops ('jeux d'assemblages') and a 5.5-hour monthly summer barbecue combining a tour with a shared picnic. A joint tour with Château Haut-Piquat is also available, as well as private in-home tastings featuring a vertical tasting of 6 vintages.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The Château Chatain vineyard spans 5 hectares and is located in the commune of Néac. The estate practices a field blend ('assemblage sur pied'), meaning the proportion of grape varieties planted in the vineyard directly reflects that of the bottled wine.
Flagship Cuvées
Château Chatain crafts a dry red wine characterised by a deep ruby colour. The wine is described as offering an elegant, round, and full-bodied palate with a distinctive character.
Vinification and Ageing
Vinification at Château Chatain follows classic methods. Ageing takes place in oak barrels for twelve months.
- Appellation
- Lalande-de-Pomerol
- Commune
- Néac
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Hugues et Christine de La Guéronnière
- Technical direction
- Christine de La Guéronnière
- Surface area
- 5 ha
Practical information
- Address
- 1 Chatain, Néac
- Phone
- +33 (0)7 67 71 02 90
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Visites guidées et dégustations au château