Château Colbert
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Château Colbert is a family-owned winegrowing estate located in Comps, producing wines in the Côtes de Bourg AOC. Certified HVE3, it cultivates Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec on clay-limestone soils, offering red cuvées and a rosé.
Identity
Château Colbert is located in the commune of Comps. It is a family-run property currently managed by Dominique Duwer.
History and philosophy
According to some sources, the name Château Colbert dates back to 1880, commemorating the shipwreck of a vessel named Colbert. The neo-Gothic château was built after this period. It remains a family-owned estate.
The appellations
Château Colbert wines are produced under the Côtes de Bourg appellation.
Winemaking and ageing
The traditional red cuvée is aged in vats. Cuvée Prestige may undergo oak ageing for up to eighteen months.
Practical information
Château Colbert is located at 33, route des coteaux, 33710 Comps. You can contact the estate by telephone on 05 57 64 95 04 or +33 6 08 09 05 29, and by email at chateau-colbert@wanadoo.fr or backus@club-internet.fr.
The estate welcomes visitors for tastings and cellar-door sales, preferably by appointment, during the following hours: 09:00–12:00 / 14:00–19:00.
The estate offers tours of its vintage tool museum, charting the evolution of local trades and crafts from 1850 to the present day, hosted by the owner.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Colbert located and who is the current owner?
- Château Colbert is located in the commune of Comps at 33, route des coteaux, 33710 Comps. It is a family-owned estate currently managed by Dominique Duwer. You can contact the property by telephone on 05 57 64 95 04 or +33 6 08 09 05 29, and by email at chateau-colbert@wanadoo.fr or backus@club-internet.fr.
- What are the characteristics of the Château Colbert vineyard?
- The Château Colbert vineyard spans 23 hectares on clay-limestone soils typical of the region. The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot (90%), complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (5%) and Malbec (5%). The wines are produced under the Côtes de Bourg appellation, and the estate holds HVE3 certification.
- What are the different cuvées produced by Château Colbert?
- Château Colbert produces several cuvées, all within the Côtes de Bourg appellation. The traditional red cuvée is a blend dominated by Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (20%). Cuvée Prestige is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec and Merlot depending on the vintage, and can benefit from oak ageing. A single-varietal Malbec cuvée is also crafted. Finally, Rosé de Colbert is distinguished by its candy-pink colour and fresh red berry and strawberry aromas.
- Does Château Colbert offer visits or tastings?
- Yes, Château Colbert welcomes visitors for tastings and cellar-door direct sales, preferably by appointment. Opening hours are 09:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 19:00. The estate also offers guided tours with the owner of its vintage tool museum, showcasing the evolution of local trades from 1850 to the present day.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Colbert vineyard extends across 23 hectares on clay-limestone soils. The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot (90%), complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (5%) and Malbec (5%). The estate is certified HVE3.
Flagship cuvées
Château Colbert produces several cuvées. The traditional red cuvée is a Merlot-dominant blend (80%), complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (20%). This wine is characterised by ripe fruit aromas and a powerful structure, crafted in vats.
Cuvée Prestige, notably featured in the Guide Hachette, is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, or Malbec and Merlot depending on the vintage. Its ageing in vats can last up to eighteen months. It is regarded as a remarkably successful wine, best served between 16 and 17 °C.
A single-varietal Malbec cuvée is also produced. Rosé de Colbert, distinctive for its candy-pink colour, reveals a bouquet of red berry fruit and strawberry.
- Appellation
- Côtes de Bourg
- Commune
- Comps
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Mr Dominique DUWER
- Surface area
- 23 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 90%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%, Malbec 5%
Practical information
- Address
- 33 route des coteaux 33710 COMPS, 33710
- Phone
- 05 57 64 95 04
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Visite d’un musée avec des outils de 1850 à nos jours, sur tout type de métiers (balance, poids, tourne broche, outils du vin, horloge comtoise etc...) avec le propriétaire.