Château Darricarrere
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Château Darricarrere, located in Villeneuve (33), produces wines in the AOC Côtes de Bourg and Bordeaux appellations. The 15-hectare clay-limestone vineyard focuses on Merlot and Malbec, and is HVE-certified.
Identity
Château Darricarrere is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Villeneuve, in the Gironde department. The estate's winegrowing activities are linked to the Château Mendoce entity.
History and philosophy
Château Mendoce, around which the estate is centred, features a tower dating back to the 15th century. Today, vineyard management practices embrace an environmental approach, notably through the elimination of glyphosate.
The appellations
The wines produced by Château Darricarrere are marketed under the AOC Côtes de Bourg and AOC Bordeaux appellations.
Winemaking and ageing
Certain cuvées from the estate, such as Château Mille-Secousses Classique, benefit from extended ageing of up to three years in the estate's cellars. Similarly, Château Mendoce Grande Réserve is aged for three years.
Practical information
Château Darricarrere is located in Villeneuve, 33710, France.
Telephone: 05 57 68 34 95
Email: darricarrere@hotmail.com
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Darricarrere located and what are its main appellations?
- Château Darricarrere is located in the commune of Villeneuve, in Gironde. This winegrowing estate produces wines mainly under the Côtes de Bourg appellation, as well as under the Bordeaux appellation. Its 15-hectare vineyard benefits from a terroir of clay-limestone soils with a permeable limestone subsoil, alongside an estuarine microclimate.
- What are the environmental practices and grape varieties of Château Darricarrere?
- Château Darricarrere adopts environmentally friendly viticultural practices, notably through the elimination of glyphosate, and is HVE-certified. The vineyard's grape variety plantings are dominated by Merlot, complemented by 3 hectares of Malbec. These grape varieties contribute to the diversity of the wines produced on the estate's clay-limestone soils.
- What are the characteristics of the Château Mendoce Classique cuvée?
- The Château Mendoce Classique cuvée, crafted from a balanced blend of Merlot and Malbec, is distinguished by its dark colour and full, fleshy palate. It offers black fruit aromas, low acidity, and a ripe character. Spicy and liquorice notes can also be detected. Its finish is long and persistent, providing a sense of sweetness without bitterness.
- How are the Château Mendoce Grande Réserve and Château Mille-Secousses Classique cuvées crafted?
- The Château Mendoce Grande Réserve cuvée is renowned for its tannic concentration, aromatic complexity, and a rich, rounded texture with a sense of sweetness on the palate. It occasionally displays subtle vanilla and toasted notes. This wine benefits from an extended three-year ageing period in the cellars. Similarly, the Château Mille-Secousses Classique cuvée, prized for its finesse, roundness, and length on the palate, is aged for up to three years and offers ripe red fruit aromas with low acidity.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Darricarrere vineyard covers an area of 15 hectares. It is planted on clay-limestone soils with a permeable limestone subsoil, providing natural drainage. The terroir benefits from an estuarine microclimate, characterised by warm summers, humid and breezy afternoons, and cool nights. The grape variety plantings are predominantly Merlot, complemented by 3 hectares of Malbec.
Flagship cuvées
The estate offers several cuvées, including:
Château Mendoce Classique
This cuvée, crafted from a balanced blend of Merlot and Malbec, is distinguished by its dark colour and a full, fleshy palate. It offers fruity notes reminiscent of black fruit, with low acidity and a ripe character. Spicier nuances, attributed to the presence of Malbec, can also be detected, alongside a touch of liquorice. The finish is long and persistent, presenting a perception of sweetness without bitterness.
Château Mendoce Grande Réserve
This cuvée is characterised by tannic concentration, aromatic complexity, and a rich, rounded texture on the palate with a sense of sweetness. Subtle hints of vanilla and toast may be present without being overpowering. The wine benefits from extended ageing in the estate's cellars.
Château Mille-Secousses Classique
This wine is prized for its finesse, roundness, and length on the palate. It exhibits low acidity and ripe red fruit aromas.
- Appellations
- Côtes de Bourg, Bordeaux
- Commune
- Villeneuve
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Surface area
- 15 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Malbec
Practical information
- Address
- 33710 Villeneuve, 33710
- Phone
- 05 57 68 34 95
- Contact form
- Contact the estate