Château Couteau
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Château Couteau is a family-owned winegrowing estate located in Capian, producing red wines under the Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. It implements environmentally friendly viticultural practices.
Identity
Château Couteau is located in the commune of Capian.
History and philosophy
The buildings of Château Couteau, which include the remains of an ancient villa, date back to the 17th century, while the current château was built in the 20th century. The property came into the Nebolsine family in 1965. Today, Rurik Nebolsine is the owner. The estate is committed to environmentally friendly viticulture, using neither insecticides nor weedkillers.
The appellations
The wines of Château Couteau are crafted under the Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
Practical information
Château Couteau is located at 485 Couteau, 33550 Capian. The estate offers tastings of its wines. It is open every day of the year. Accepted payment methods are cash and bank transfers.
For further information, the estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 6 20 35 36 27 or by email at contact@chateau-couteau.fr. French, English, and Spanish are spoken at the estate.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Couteau located and who is the current owner?
- Château Couteau is situated in the commune of Capian. Its current owner is Rurik Nebolsine, the estate having joined the Nebolsine family in 1965. The historic buildings include the remains of an ancient villa and a 17th-century structure, while the current château was built in the 20th century.
- What is Château Couteau's approach to viticulture?
- Château Couteau practises environmentally conscious viticulture. The estate is committed to using no insecticides or weedkillers in the management of its vines. This philosophy aims to preserve the quality of the terroir and the ecosystem of the 6-hectare vineyard, which produces red wines exclusively.
- Which appellations are produced and where can Château Couteau wines be purchased?
- Château Couteau wines are produced under the Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. The estate crafts red wines. A substantial part of its production is supplied to the cooperative cellar, while the rest is sold directly to private individuals. On-site tastings are available.
- How can I contact Château Couteau or visit the estate?
- Château Couteau is open every day of the year for visits and tastings. You can contact them by telephone on +33 6 20 35 36 27 or by email at contact@chateau-couteau.fr. The estate team speaks French, English, and Spanish. The estate accepts cash and bank transfers as payment methods.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Couteau vineyard covers an area of 6 hectares, although the current vineyard surface is cited as 12 hectares in another document and the original area as 3 hectares. It produces red wines.
Flagship cuvées
Château Couteau produces red wines. A significant portion of production is supplied to the cooperative cellar, with the remainder sold directly to private customers.
- Appellation
- Côtes de Bordeaux
- Commune
- Capian
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Rurik Nebolsine
- Surface area
- 6 ha
Practical information
- Address
- 485 Couteau, 33550 Capian
- Phone
- 06 20 35 36 27
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Du 01/01/2026 au 31/12/2026, ouvert tous les jours (lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi, vendredi, samedi, dimanche)
- Visits
- Dégustations (tous produits)