Château de Maranval
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Château de Maranval, located in Bommes, is a 4.5-hectare estate producing Sauternes. Marie-Pierre Rateau is the owner and Guillaume is the winemaker. Its grape varieties consist of Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle grown on sandy-gravel soils.
Identity
Château de Maranval is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Bommes, in Gironde. It is owned by Marie-Pierre Rateau, while her husband Guillaume oversees the winemaking.
History and philosophy
Marie-Pierre Rateau manages the viticulture at the estate. Her husband, Guillaume, is also deputy director at one of Bordeaux's Premiers Crus Classés. Together, they ensure the continuity of winemaking traditions and practices across the property.
Appellations
The estate produces wines under the Sauternes appellation. Its plots are located within the commune of Bommes.
Flagship wines
Château de Maranval produces a sweet white wine in the Sauternes appellation. This wine is crafted from a blend of the estate's grape varieties: Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château de Maranval located and who owns it?
- Château de Maranval is a winegrowing estate established in the commune of Bommes, in the Gironde department. The property is managed by Marie-Pierre Rateau. Her husband, Guillaume, also contributes his winemaking expertise to the estate's production.
- What is the vineyard's surface area and which grape varieties are grown?
- The vineyard at Château de Maranval covers 4.5 hectares across ten distinct plots. Sémillon is the primary grape variety, representing 80% of the planted area. Sauvignon and Muscadelle account for 10% each, adding complexity to the wines produced from this terroir.
- What type of terroir does Château de Maranval have?
- The terroir at Château de Maranval is predominantly characterised by sandy-gravel soils. This specific soil composition plays a vital role in the estate's viticulture, influencing vine growth and grape quality. Such soils are typical of prime sweet winegrowing areas in Bordeaux.
- Which appellations are produced at Château de Maranval and what style of wine is made?
- Château de Maranval is exclusively dedicated to producing wines under the Sauternes appellation. The estate crafts a sweet white wine blended from Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle, sourced from plots in the commune of Bommes, renowned for its fine sweet wines.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard at Château de Maranval extends over 4.5 hectares, divided into ten plots. The terroir is characterised by sandy-gravel soils. The blend of grape varieties is predominantly Sémillon (80%), complemented by 10% Sauvignon and 10% Muscadelle.
- Appellation
- Sauternes
- Commune
- Bommes
- Wine region
- Graves & Sauternais
- Owner
- Marie-Pierre Rateau
- Technical direction
- Guillaume
- Surface area
- 4.5 ha
- Grape varieties
- Sémillon 80%, Sauvignon 10%, Muscadelle 10%
Practical information
- Address
- 33210 Bommes
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- La visite des chais et la dégustation sont effectuées et commentées par les propriétaires.