Château de la Rameille
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Château de la Rameille is a family-owned winegrowing estate in Cadillac and Premières Côtes de Bordeaux, run by Jean-Damien Gonzalez. Committed to organic viticulture, it covers nearly 12 hectares in Rions, specialising in sweet white wines.
Identity
Château de la Rameille, also known as Domaine de la Rameille, is located in the commune of Rions, in Gironde. Jean-Damien Gonzalez is the current manager, representing the third generation of winemakers at the helm of this estate.
History and philosophy
The estate's family home was established in 1635, whilst winegrowing activity at Château de la Rameille began at the end of the 19th century. Today, the property is managed by the third generation of the family, perpetuating the winegrowing tradition. The estate is committed to organic farming and practices sustainable viticulture, defined by the absence of synthetic inputs and the use of mechanical weeding.
Appellations
Château de la Rameille produces wines under the Cadillac appellation, as well as white wines in Premières Côtes de Bordeaux.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the history and philosophy of Château de la Rameille?
- The family residence of Château de la Rameille, also known as Domaine de la Rameille, dates back to 1635. Winegrowing began at the end of the 19th century. The estate is now managed by the third generation of the family, continuing their winegrowing tradition with a commitment to organic farming and sustainable viticulture, free from synthetic inputs and relying on mechanical weeding.
- Which appellations and wine styles are produced at Château de la Rameille?
- Château de la Rameille produces wines under the Cadillac appellation, as well as white wines in Premières Côtes de Bordeaux. The estate specialises in sweet white wines, which account for 75% of its total production. A key cuvée is Domaine de la Rameille in white Premières Côtes de Bordeaux, crafted from the Sémillon grape variety.
- What is the terroir and grape variety profile of the vineyard?
- The Château de la Rameille vineyard covers nearly 12 hectares. It is situated on the Right Bank hillsides and in the Graves. Soils are brown limestone and clay-limestone over calcaire à astéries, with clay-gravel areas (Pliocene gravelly clay). The primary grape variety featured for the sweet wines is Sémillon.
- How can one visit Château de la Rameille and what services are offered?
- The estate is open daily from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 19:00 by appointment. Guided cellar tours and free tastings are available. Château de la Rameille can host groups of up to 50 people and features a guest room. Activities for children and motorhome parking facilities are also available. The team speaks French, English and Spanish.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château de la Rameille spans nearly 12 hectares. It is located on the hillsides of the Right Bank near Cadillac, as well as in the Graves. The soils are described as brown limestone and clay-limestone over calcaire à astéries (starfish limestone), complemented by clay-gravel parcels (Pliocene gravelly clay). The estate specialises in the production of sweet white wines, which represent 75% of its total output.
Flagship cuvées
Among the wines produced, the estate offers a Domaine de la Rameille cuvée in white Premières Côtes de Bordeaux, crafted from the Sémillon grape variety. This sweet wine is characteristic of the estate's production, which focuses on sweet and dessert white wines.
- Appellations
- Cadillac, Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux
- Commune
- Rions
- Wine region
- Entre-deux-Mers
- Owner
- Jean-Damien Gonzalez
- Surface area
- 12 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Sémillon
Practical information
- Address
- 1 lieu dit Naudinot, 33410 Rions
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Tous les jours de 10h à 12h30 et de 14h à 19h sur rendez-vous
- Visits
- Gratuit