Château de Cassana
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Château de Cassana is a 2-hectare Médoc wine estate in Saint-Sauveur, owned by Fabien Autet. It produces Haut-Médoc AOP wines using agroecological practices, aged in oak barrels.
Identity
Château de Cassana is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Sauveur, Gironde. It is owned by Fabien Autet.
History and philosophy
Château de Cassana farms its vines according to the principles of agroecology. The estate applies sustainable viticultural methods with a focus on environmental respect.
Appellations
Château de Cassana produces wines under the Haut-Médoc AOP appellation.
Winemaking and ageing
Harvesting is carried out by machine. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats. The wines are aged in oak barrels with regular bâtonnage (lees stirring).
Practical information
The estate is located at: Domaine du Cassana, 33250 Saint-Sauveur. Château de Cassana can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)5 56 73 90 24. The estate offers visits and tastings by prior appointment via an online booking system.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château de Cassana located and what is its main appellation?
- Château de Cassana is located in the commune of Saint-Sauveur, in the Gironde department. Its wines are produced under the Haut-Médoc AOP appellation.
- What is the vineyard surface area of Château de Cassana and what is the average age of the vines?
- The Château de Cassana vineyard covers 2 hectares. The vines have an average age of 45 years, which brings concentration and complexity to the wines produced.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château de Cassana and how are they distributed?
- The vineyard planting at Château de Cassana consists mainly of Cabernet Sauvignon (52%) and Merlot (34%), complemented by Petit Verdot (6%), Cabernet Franc (5%), and Carménère (3%).
- What are the viticultural and winemaking practices at Château de Cassana?
- Château de Cassana uses agroecological and sustainable viticultural methods. Harvesting is mechanical, fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats, and wine ageing is carried out in oak barrels with regular bâtonnage (lees stirring).
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château de Cassana vineyard covers 2 hectares. The vines, with an average age of 45 years, are planted on gravel knolls typical of the Médoc, composed of clay-gravel and loamy soils. The vineyard is located within the Médoc Regional Natural Park.
Key cuvées
The estate's main wine is Château de Cassana, complemented by the Château Le Petit Cassana cuvée. The estate’s red wines typically offer a generous, fruity nose with aromas of blackcurrant, cherry, and subtle minty notes. On the palate, they are balanced and generous, with supple, silky, or fleshy tannins and a well-structured body offering a long, lingering finish.
- Appellation
- Haut-Médoc
- Commune
- Saint-Sauveur
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Fabien Autet
- Surface area
- 2 ha
- Second wine
- Château Le Petit Cassana
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon 52%, Merlot 34%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 6%, Carménère 3%
Estate news
04 April 2025
Saint-Sauveur : trois propriétés ouvrent leurs portes pour le Printemps des châteaux
Trois propriétés viticoles de Saint-Sauveur, en Gironde, participeront à l'événement annuel "Printemps des châteaux" les 5 et 6 avril, offrant aux visiteurs l'opportunité de découvrir les domaines et de déguster leurs vins. Pour la première fois, le Château de Cassana, situé au 28, route de la Chatole, ouvrira ses portes pour des visites et des dégustations. Le Château Hourtin Ducasse, localisé au 3, route de la Chatole, proposera une gamme étendue d'animations en plus des dégustations habituelles. Parmi ces activités figureront un taureau mécanique, des pinatas pour les enfants à des heures précises (12h, 14h et 16h), un food truck et des tapas pour le déjeuner, ainsi que des stands de barbes à papa et de crêpes, complétés par un bar à cocktails. Des jeux comme le ping-pong, le baby-foot, la pétanque et les échecs seront également disponibles de 10h à 18h. Enfin, le Château La Fon du Berger, une propriété familiale sise au 5, route de Fournas, proposera des visites et dégustations agrémentées d'animations avec des ânes l'après-midi, et accueillera les visiteurs de 10h à 19h. L'article souligne le succès habituel de cette manifestation et met en lumière la diversité des offres proposées par chacun des châteaux pour attirer un large public.
Read the source — sudouest.frPractical information
- Address
- Domaine du Cassana, 33250 SAINT-SAUVEUR
- Phone
- 05 56 73 90 24
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Réserver une visite & dégustation