Château de Cagnac
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Château de Cagnac, located in Mombrier in the Côtes de Bourg AOC, is an organic winegrowing estate. Owned by Stéphane Tensen, it produces red and rosé wines aged in vats, barrels or amphorae, crafted from grape varieties such as Merlot and Malbec.
Identity
Château de Cagnac is a winegrowing estate located in Mombrier, Gironde. It is owned by Stéphane Tensen.
History and philosophy
Château de Cagnac is committed to an environmentally friendly viticultural philosophy, farming its vineyards organically with an approach focused on minimising inputs. The estate is certified organic (Vin Biologique).
Appellations
Château de Cagnac produces wines under the Côtes de Bourg Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée.
Practical information
Château de Cagnac is located at 67 route de la Pointe, 33710 Mombrier. For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on 06 24 03 85 45 or by email at martindecagnac@gmail.com. The estate does not offer direct cellar-door sales or accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who owns Château de Cagnac and where is it located?
- Château de Cagnac is owned by Stéphane Tensen. This winegrowing estate is located in Mombrier, Gironde, at 67 route de la Pointe, 33710 Mombrier. The estate can be contacted for general enquiries, although it does not offer cellar-door sales or accommodation.
- What is Château de Cagnac's approach to viticulture and certifications?
- Château de Cagnac is committed to an environmentally respectful winegrowing philosophy. The estate farms its vineyards organically and aims to minimise inputs. This commitment is certified organic (Vin Biologique), ensuring sustainable and ecological viticultural practices.
- Which grape varieties are grown and what type of soil is found at Château de Cagnac?
- The Château de Cagnac vineyard rests on silica-clay soils over a limestone subsoil. The estate's grape varieties mainly include Merlot, which is the principal grape for certain cuvées, alongside Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
- Which appellations and wine styles are produced by Château de Cagnac?
- Château de Cagnac produces wines under the Côtes de Bourg Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée. The estate offers a range of red wines, including the principal Château de Cagnac cuvée and specific bottlings such as “Plaisir de Cagnac” (100% Malbec), “Yannick Nikolas”, “Papillons”, “An Fort” and “Côtes de Bourg Esteban”. It also crafts rosé wines with “La Cuvée des Roses” and has white wine projects in development.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château de Cagnac vineyard is planted on silica-clay soils over a limestone subsoil. Harvesting is carried out by hand. The estate notably grows Merlot, the primary grape variety for certain cuvées, alongside Cabernet Franc and Malbec.
Flagship cuvées
Château de Cagnac offers several red and rosé cuvées. Among the red wines, the principal cuvée is Château de Cagnac. The estate also crafts specific cuvées such as “Plaisir de Cagnac”, a 100% Malbec bottled in a 50 cl format. Other red cuvées include “Yannick Nikolas”, “Papillons”, “An Fort” and “Côtes de Bourg Esteban”. For rosé wines, the estate produces “La Cuvée des Roses”. White wine projects are also under development.
Vinification and ageing
The wines of Château de Cagnac are vinified and aged using various methods. Ageing can take place in stainless steel vats, oak barrels or amphorae. Each cuvée is crafted to express its distinct profile: “Yannick Nikolas” is aged in vats, “Papillons” in oak barrels, and “An Fort” in amphorae.
- Appellation
- Côtes de Bourg
- Commune
- Mombrier
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Stéphane Tensen
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Practical information
- Address
- 67 route de la Pointe, 33710 MOMBRIER
- Phone
- 06 24 03 85 45
- Contact form
- Contact the estate