Château Côtes de Bonde
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Château Côtes de Bonde is a family-run winegrowing estate located in Montagne, in the Montagne-Saint-Émilion AOC. Owned by the Dignac family, it practices HVE 3 certified viticulture across a 13.5-hectare vineyard. Merlot dominates the plantings on its clay-limestone soils.
Identity
Château Côtes de Bonde is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Montagne. It is owned by Stéphane Dignac.
History and philosophy
The history of Château Côtes de Bonde is closely tied to the Dignac family, who have owned the estate for five generations. In 1970, Colette and Gilles Dignac acquired the property. The estate is committed to an environmentally friendly approach, holding Level 3 Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification and taking part in collective ISO 14001 certification. Vineyard management practices include mechanical weed control across all plots, sustainable vine management, and reduced chemical inputs.
Appellations
The estate produces wines under the Montagne-Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical information
Château Côtes de Bonde is located at 4 Route De Lussac, 33570 Montagne. The estate is open to the public from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Tastings and direct cellar-door sales are offered on site. Mail-order sales are also available. English is spoken to welcome visitors.
Telephone: 05 57 74 64 52
Email: philippe.dignac@cegetel.net
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is the current owner of Château Côtes de Bonde and how long has the family managed the estate?
- Château Côtes de Bonde is owned by Stéphane Dignac. The Dignac family has owned this winegrowing estate for five generations, with Colette and Gilles Dignac acquiring the property in 1970. This long family tradition reflects deep roots in the history and stewardship of the vineyard.
- What are the distinctive features of the terroir and grape varieties at Château Côtes de Bonde?
- The Château Côtes de Bonde vineyard, spanning a single continuous block of 13.5 hectares, is characterised by a terroir dominated by clay resting on a limestone base. It encompasses a limestone plateau, a clay-limestone slope, and a silty valley. The plantings are predominantly Merlot (80%), complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) and Malbec (5%), with vines averaging 30 years of age.
- What are the estate's environmental certifications and viticultural practices?
- Château Côtes de Bonde is committed to an environmental approach, validated by Level 3 Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification. The estate also participates in collective ISO 14001 certification. Environmentally friendly farming methods include mechanical weed control across all plots, sustainable vine management, reduced chemical inputs, partial grass cover, and debudding.
- How are winemaking and ageing carried out at Château Côtes de Bonde?
- Winemaking at Château Côtes de Bonde involves a maceration period of approximately 21 days, with twice-daily pump-overs. Ageing is versatile, carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, concrete tanks, or oak barrels. This diverse approach allows methods to be tailored to the specific profile of each cuvée and shapes the aromatic expression of the wines.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Côtes de Bonde vineyard covers a single continuous block of 13.5 hectares. The vines have an average age of 30 years. The terroir is characterised by a predominance of clay over a limestone bedrock, comprising a limestone plateau, a clay-limestone slope, and a silty valley. The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot (80%), complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) and Malbec (5%). Viticultural practices include partial grass cover (alternate rows grassed and tilled) and debudding.
Flagship cuvées
Château Côtes de Bonde produces red wines in the Montagne-Saint-Émilion appellation, including the Château Côtes de Bonde cuvée and the Château Côtes de Bonde Elégance cuvée. The principal grape variety in the Château Côtes de Bonde cuvée is Merlot (75%), complemented by Cabernet Franc.
Vinification and ageing
Winemaking at Château Côtes de Bonde involves a maceration period of around 21 days, with pump-overs carried out twice daily. Ageing takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, concrete tanks, or oak barrels.
- Appellation
- Montagne-Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Montagne
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Stéphane Dignac
- Technical direction
- Philippe Dignac et Stéphane Dignac
- Surface area
- 13.5 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%, Malbec 5%
Practical information
- Address
- 4 Route De Lussac - Château Côtes De Bonde, 33570 MONTAGNE
- Phone
- 05 57 74 64 52
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Du lundi au vendredi : de 9h à 12h30 et de 14h à 18h
- Visits
- Dégustation de vin dans le caveau