Château de Chelivette
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Château de Chelivette, in Sainte-Eulalie, is a family-owned winegrowing estate farmed biodynamically since 2019. Across 10 hectares of vineyards, it produces red and rosé wines in Bordeaux Supérieur, Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux and Premières Côtes de Bordeaux.
Identity
Château de Chelivette is located in the commune of Sainte-Eulalie. It is owned by Florence and Jacques Borel, who acquired it in 2014. In 2019, the estate received a Best Of Wine Tourism award in the “Accommodation at the Estate” category.
History and philosophy
The history of Château de Chelivette traces back to a medieval castle. The estate also preserves a chapel dating from 1620 and historic cellars. The site is further distinguished by the presence of a Chappe optical telegraph.
Current owners Florence and Jacques Borel initiated a conversion towards organic and biodynamic viticulture in 2019. Today, Château de Chelivette is certified in organic farming (Agriculture Biologique) and biodynamics. The estate also features the Jardins de Chelivette, dedicated to organic market gardening, as well as self-catering accommodation at Château Mathereau.
The appellations
Château de Chelivette produces wines under several appellations, notably Bordeaux Supérieur, Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux and Premières Côtes de Bordeaux.
Practical information
Château de Chelivette is located at 62 Rue François Boulière, 33560 Sainte-Eulalie. The estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 5 56 21 99 29 or by email at info@chelivette.com or contact@chelivette.com.
The cellar door is open daily from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 17:00, or by appointment. Extended opening hours are sometimes available, such as Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. Guided tours and tastings last 1.5 hours for groups of 4 to 70 people, including a tasting of four wines. More comprehensive experiences are also offered, such as the Apéritif Vigneron (2 hours, 4–20 people, 4 tastings) and the Brunch Vigneron (3 hours, 4–20 people, 4 tastings). The estate also organises drawing workshops. Tours and tastings are fee-paying and showcase four of the estate's products. Groups are welcome (10–70 people), with staff speaking French and English. Pets are not permitted.
Services include click-and-collect/takeaway sales, delivery options, and Wi-Fi. Accepted payment methods are bank cards, cheques, and cash.
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Frequently asked questions
- What appellations are produced at Château de Chelivette?
- Château de Chelivette produces wines under several appellations, primarily Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur. The estate has also produced wines under the Premières Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. The cuvées are crafted from red grape varieties including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.
- What certifications does Château de Chelivette hold?
- Château de Chelivette holds both organic (Agriculture Biologique) and biodynamic certifications. This approach was initiated in 2019 by current owners Florence and Jacques Borel, moving the estate towards environmentally respectful viticulture. This philosophy also extends to the Jardins de Chelivette, dedicated to organic market gardening.
- What grape varieties are planted at Château de Chelivette?
- The 10-hectare vineyard at Château de Chelivette is planted exclusively with red grape varieties. The plantings consist of 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc. These grape varieties go into crafting the estate's various red and rosé cuvées.
- Does Château de Chelivette offer wine tourism activities?
- Yes, Château de Chelivette offers a range of wine tourism experiences. Tours and tastings lasting 1.5 hours provide an introduction to four of the estate's wines. More immersive experiences such as the Apéritif Vigneron (2 hours) and the Brunch Vigneron (3 hours) are also available, including tastings. The estate also organises drawing workshops, caters to groups (10–70 people), and offers furnished accommodation at Château Mathereau.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château de Chelivette vineyard extends over 10 hectares planted with red grape varieties, within a 30-hectare property. The average age of the vines is 34 years. The plots enjoy a hillside exposure, set on a terroir composed of three distinct soil types.
The grape varieties comprise 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Key cuvées
The estate offers a range of red and rosé wines. The red wines include Château de Chelivette Bordeaux Supérieur, crafted from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Another red cuvée, Domaine du Télégraphe Bordeaux Supérieur, is made predominantly from Merlot. The cuvée Le Clair de Chelivette is likewise a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Château de Chelivette Rosé is produced from Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The Bordeaux Supérieur Cabernet de Chelivette cuvée is a red wine, whilst Bordeaux Le Grand Rosé de Chelivette is a rosé wine.
Vinification and ageing
Certain red wines, particularly those with a high proportion of Cabernet, benefit from ageing in oak barrels.
- Appellations
- Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur
- Commune
- Sainte-Eulalie
- Wine region
- Entre-deux-Mers
- Owner
- Florence et Jacques Borel
- Surface area
- 10 ha
- Certifications
- Bio, Biodynamie
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 65%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25%, Cabernet Franc 10%
Practical information
- Address
- 62 rue François Boulière, 33560 SteEulalie
- Phone
- +33 5 56 21 99 29
- info@chelivette.com
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Tous les jours 10h à 12h et de 15h à 17h ou sur rendez-vous
- Visits
- Visite et dégustation (1h30, 4-70 pers, 4 dégustations) ; Apéritif Vigneron (2h00, 4-20 pers, 4 dégustations) ; Brunch Vigneron (3h00, 4-20 pers, 4 dégustations)