Château de Cadillac
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Château Cadillac, owned by Vignobles Lesgourgues in Cadillac-en-Fronsadais, produces wines under the Graves and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations. The 75-hectare vineyard, managed using sustainable viticulture (lutte raisonnée), is predominantly planted with Cabernet franc on clay-limestone soils.
Identity
Château Cadillac is a winegrowing estate managed by Patrick Soye, who also serves as vineyard manager and cellar master. The property is owned by Vignobles Lesgourgues and is located in the commune of Cadillac-en-Fronsadais.
History and Philosophy
Dating back to the 16th century, the château boasts a rich history rooted in local heritage as a ducal castle. When it comes to viticulture, the estate is committed to a sustainable viticulture approach (lutte raisonnée) across its vineyard.
Appellations
Château Cadillac produces wines under the Graves and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations. The parcels are located in Cadillac-en-Fronsadais, a commune situated on the Right Bank, close to Fronsac.
Practical Information
Château Cadillac is located at Branda, 33240 Cadillac-en-Fronsadais. The estate's telephone number is +33 (0)5 57 94 09 20.
The château offers various activities and events. Opening hours are from 10:00 am to 1:15 pm and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with last admission to the monument 1 hour before closing. The standard tour price is €7, with free admission for visitors under 26. Tasting tours are organised on dates such as Sunday 30 August 2026 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm or Saturday 5 September 2026 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
The château also offers theatrical ducal tours (for example, on Wednesday 12 August 2026), storytelling walks (on 2 August 2026 at 10:00 am, or Sunday 9 August 2026 from 2:30 pm to 3:45 pm) and guided exhibition visits. A temporary exhibition, entitled “Drôles de meubles, ça déménage avec le Mobilier national!”, is scheduled from 21 May to 15 November 2026, accompanied by guided tours (for instance, on Wednesday 5 August 2026 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, or Sunday 16 August 2026 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm).
The château is located 35 km south-east of Bordeaux.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Château de Cadillac's identity and where is it located?
- Château de Cadillac is a winegrowing estate where Patrick Soye serves as vineyard manager and cellar master, under the ownership of Vignobles Lesgourgues. The estate is situated in the commune of Cadillac-en-Fronsadais. This historic property, dating back to the 16th century, is located on the Right Bank near Fronsac. It is located at Branda, 33240 Cadillac-en-Fronsadais, approximately 35 km south-east of Bordeaux.
- What are the vineyard characteristics of Château de Cadillac?
- The vineyard of Château de Cadillac covers an area of 75 hectares. The soils are predominantly clay-limestone. The main grape variety grown is Cabernet franc. For vineyard management, the estate adopts a sustainable viticulture approach (lutte raisonnée) and limits yields. Harvesting is carried out mechanically to maintain grape quality.
- Which appellations are covered by Château de Cadillac wines?
- Château de Cadillac produces wines under two main appellations: Graves and Bordeaux Supérieur. The vine parcels producing these wines are located in the commune of Cadillac-en-Fronsadais. The estate notably crafts a flagship cuvée, Château Cadillac Cuvée J.J Lesgourgues, which is a red wine contributing to an average annual production of around 410,000 bottles.
- What are the winemaking specifics at Château de Cadillac?
- The cellar facilities at Château de Cadillac are specifically equipped with a temperature-control system. This technology allows precise management of winemaking processes, ensuring optimal control over fermentation and ageing. The estate is dedicated to rigorous vinification to best express the potential of its clay-limestone terroir and the Cabernet franc grape variety.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The vineyard spans 75 hectares, with soils that are predominantly clay-limestone. The main grape variety grown is Cabernet franc. Harvesting is carried out mechanically, and the estate practices yield limitation.
Flagship Cuvées
Among the wines produced, the Château Cadillac Cuvée J.J Lesgourgues is crafted as a red wine. The estate's average annual production is approximately 410,000 bottles.
Vinification and Ageing
The cellar facilities are equipped with a temperature-control system to maintain precise command over the winemaking processes.
- Appellations
- Graves, Bordeaux Supérieur
- Commune
- Cadillac-en-Fronsadais
- Wine region
- Graves & Sauternais
- Owner
- Vignobles Lesgourgues
- Technical direction
- Patrick Soye
- Surface area
- 75 ha
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet franc
Practical information
- Address
- Branda, 33240 Cadillac-en-Fronsadais
- Phone
- 05 57 94 09 20
- Contact form
- Contact the estate