Château Cheminade
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Château Cheminade is a family-run winegrowing estate in Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, certified organic since 2010. It produces red wines from Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon across 13 hectares.
Identity
Château Cheminade is owned by Christiane and Dominique Cheminade. The estate is located in Saint-Magne-de-Castillon, in Gironde.
History and philosophy
The estate was established in 1950. Dominique Cheminade took the helm in 1995. Château Cheminade committed to organic viticulture in 2010, earning Agriculture Biologique (AB) certification. This approach translates into reduced tillage, no chemical fertilisers, no synthetic organic pesticides and no chemical weedkillers. Vinification is carried out using indigenous yeasts with minimal intervention. The estate also follows the lunar calendar.
The appellations
The wines of Château Cheminade are produced under the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
Practical information
Information regarding the address, telephone number and visiting hours is not documented.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Château Cheminade wines?
- Château Cheminade wines are produced under the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, renowned for its red wines crafted on the Right Bank of Bordeaux.
- How long has Château Cheminade been committed to organic viticulture?
- Château Cheminade has been certified in organic agriculture (AB label) since 2010. This certification guarantees environmentally friendly practices, free from synthetic chemicals.
- What are the main grape varieties grown at Château Cheminade?
- The grape varieties planted at Château Cheminade are predominantly Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. These grape varieties are typical of Bordeaux red wines.
- What is the vineyard size of Château Cheminade?
- The Château Cheminade vineyard covers an area of 13 hectares. This scale allows for meticulous plot management and carefully controlled production.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard spans an area of 13 hectares. The grape varieties planted are Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Harvesting is predominantly carried out by hand.
Signature cuvées
The estate offers several cuvées, including Château Cheminade, a red wine with a clean, fruity and generous style. Another cuvée is Château La Croix Peyreyre, also a red wine. Le Chti Canon is another notable wine from the estate.
Vinification and ageing
The wines are crafted using indigenous yeasts and minimal intervention. Ageing takes place in vats for approximately six months.
- Appellations
- Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, Côtes de Bordeaux
- Commune
- Saint-Magne-de-Castillon
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Dominique Cheminade
- Surface area
- 13 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Practical information
- Address
- Saint-Magne-de-Castillon
- Contact form
- Contact the estate