Château Côtes du Gros Caillou
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Château Côtes du Gros Caillou is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, within the Saint-Émilion appellation. Managed by Alain Tourenne, its 25 hectares are farmed organically and biodynamically, producing red wines from Merlot and Cabernet grapes.
Identity
Château Côtes du Gros Caillou is managed by Alain Tourenne. The estate is established in Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens in the Gironde.
History and philosophy
The estate was founded in 1917. Current owner Alain Tourenne comes from a long line of winegrowers. Château Côtes du Gros Caillou is committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture across its entire vineyard.
Appellations
Château Côtes du Gros Caillou produces wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation. A portion of the vineyard surface, amounting to 1 hectare, is dedicated to this appellation.
Practical information
For information regarding visits or wine purchases, please visit the estate's official website.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the style of Château Côtes du Gros Caillou wines?
- Château Côtes du Gros Caillou crafts red wines characterised by prolonged ageing in vats (concrete and stainless steel) without oak barrel contact, highlighting pure fruit expression and freshness. Certain wines are also vinified without added sulphites.
- What is the surface area of Château Côtes du Gros Caillou and its grape varieties?
- The Château Côtes du Gros Caillou vineyard covers 25 hectares. It is primarily planted with Merlot and Cabernet. A dedicated cuvée, Cuvée Terre Amoureuse du Château Beynat, is composed of 70% Cabernet Franc and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.
- What viticultural certifications does Château Côtes du Gros Caillou hold?
- Château Côtes du Gros Caillou practices organic farming and biodynamics across its entire vineyard. These certifications reflect its commitment to environmental stewardship and to nurturing the natural balance of the terroir.
- Where is Château Côtes du Gros Caillou located?
- Château Côtes du Gros Caillou is located in the commune of Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, in the Gironde. The estate's wines are produced under the Saint-Émilion appellation.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Côtes du Gros Caillou vineyard spans an area of 25 hectares. The grape varieties planted consist of Merlot and Cabernet.
Flagship cuvées
Château Côtes du Gros Caillou crafts red wines, primarily from Merlot and Cabernet grapes. The wines are characterised by extended vat ageing, designed to express the pure typicity of the fruit. The estate also produces a special cuvée, Cuvée Terre Amoureuse du Château Beynat, crafted from 70% Cabernet Franc and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification at Château Côtes du Gros Caillou takes place exclusively in vats—both concrete and stainless steel—with no oak barrel ageing. The wines are aged for two years in vats prior to bottling. Certain wines are made without added sulphites, and ageing in terracotta jars is also used for specific cuvées, with 14 jars in operation.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Alain Tourenne
- Surface area
- 6 ha
- Certifications
- Bio, Biodynamie
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Practical information
- Address
- Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens
- Contact form
- Contact the estate