Château de Chastelet
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Château de Chastelet, located in Quinsac, is a family-run biodynamic winegrowing estate. It produces Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux and Vin de France wines on gravel and clay-gravel soils.
Identity
Château de Chastelet is located in the commune of Quinsac, in the Gironde department. The estate is owned and run by Valérie and Sylvère.
History and philosophy
The Château de Chastelet adventure began in 2009. The estate is committed to biodynamic viticulture across its vineyard.
Appellations
Château de Chastelet produces wines under the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, as well as Vin de France.
Practical information
For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on 0556444510 or by email at chateauchastelet@aol.com. The estate does not offer cellar-door sales, on-site tastings, guest rooms, or gîtes.
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Frequently asked questions
- Which appellations are produced at Château de Chastelet?
- Château de Chastelet produces wines under the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. Alongside this primary appellation, the estate also crafts wines classified as Vin de France. This allows the estate to offer a varied selection to its customers, reflecting its winemaking expertise and the distinct character of its terroir.
- What grape varieties are planted at Château de Chastelet?
- The vineyard at Château de Chastelet is predominantly planted with Merlot, representing 40% of the cultivated vines, alongside 10% Petit Verdot. These grape varieties are grown on gravel and clay-gravel soils, which contribute to the distinctive profile of the estate's wines.
- What is the farming philosophy at Château de Chastelet?
- Château de Chastelet, owned by Valérie and Sylvère, is dedicated to biodynamic farming practices in its vineyard. Adopted at the very start of their journey in 2009, this approach reflects a philosophy centred on respect for the environment and the pursuit of natural balance in the vineyard, ensuring practices that support biodiversity.
- What are the distinctive features of the wines from Château de Chastelet?
- Château de Chastelet is particularly known for its eponymous Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux cuvée, a barrel-aged still red wine. The estate also produces a white cuvée, “Notre blanc”, crafted from a blend of grape varieties including Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, Petit Courbu, and Muscadelle. A vertical box set spanning 15 years of the estate is also available.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard is situated on gravel and clay-gravel soils. The estate's grape varieties include 40% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot.
Signature cuvées
Château de Chastelet offers an eponymous cuvée under the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, a still red wine. Production for this cuvée was around 32,000 bottles in 2001. The estate also crafts a white cuvée named “Notre blanc”, a blend of Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, Petit Courbu, and Muscadelle. A vertical collection, titled “Notre coffret vertical”, is available, retracing 15 years of the estate’s history.
Vinification and ageing
Ageing for the estate’s main red wine takes place in oak barrels.
- Appellations
- Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux, Vin de France
- Commune
- Quinsac
- Wine region
- Entre-deux-Mers
- Owner
- Valérie et Sylvère
- Certifications
- Biodynamie
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 40%, Petit Verdot 10%
Practical information
- Address
- 33360 Bordeaux (proximité)
- Phone
- 556444510
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Non