Château de Puisseguin Curat
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Château de Puisseguin Curat, a 24-hectare estate in Puisseguin, is run by the 13th generation of the Robin family. It produces Puisseguin Saint-Émilion wines on clay-limestone soils.
Identity
Château de Puisseguin Curat is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Puisseguin, within the Gironde department. It is owned by Jean-David Robin and Guillaume Robin, who represent the 13th generation of winegrowers in this family.
History and philosophy
The estate is managed by the Robin family, now in their thirteenth generation of winegrowers. In 2015, Château de Puisseguin Curat stood out as a semi-finalist in the Coupe des Crus de Saint-Émilion. Regarding vineyard practices, the estate uses a minimal amount of plant protection products and no longer uses chemical weedkillers on its parcels.
Appellations
Château de Puisseguin Curat produces its wines under the Puisseguin Saint-Émilion appellation.
Flagship wines
The wines of Château de Puisseguin Curat are crafted from the appellation's traditional grape varieties. The harvest is carried out mechanically. Depending on the vintage, the wines display varied profiles: fruity notes with distinct acidity in certain years, or a warm, powerful, and full-bodied character with good ageing potential in others, offering a smooth attack and fine length on the palate.
Practical information
The estate is located at the following address: Curat, 33570 Puisseguin. Château de Puisseguin Curat can be reached by telephone on +33 (0)5 57 74 51 06 or by email at chateau-de-puisseguin-curat@wanadoo.fr. The cellar shop is open year-round. The estate offers direct sales at the property and welcomes groups. French is spoken on-site.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château de Puisseguin Curat located?
- Château de Puisseguin Curat is located in the commune of Puisseguin, in the Gironde department. Its wines are produced under the Puisseguin Saint-Émilion appellation.
- What are the size and terroir of the Château de Puisseguin Curat vineyard?
- The vineyard of Château de Puisseguin Curat covers 24 hectares. It is characterised by clay-limestone soils, and the average age of the vines is around 25 years.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château de Puisseguin Curat?
- The grape variety blend at Château de Puisseguin Curat consists primarily of Merlot (70%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (25%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%).
- What viticultural practices are used at Château de Puisseguin Curat?
- The estate embraces an environmentally friendly approach, using minimal plant protection products and completely avoiding chemical weed control across its parcels.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château de Puisseguin Curat vineyard covers an area of 24 hectares, planted on clay-limestone soils. The average age of the vines is around 25 years. The grape varieties are dominated by Merlot (70%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (25%) and a proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon (5%).
Vinification and ageing
Vinification takes place in stainless steel vats. The wines are aged predominantly in vats (70%). A portion is aged in oak barrels, with 15% in new barrels and 15% in barrels of one or more previous fills.
- Appellation
- Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Puisseguin
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Jean-David Robin et Guillaume Robin
- Surface area
- 24 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 25%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%
Practical information
- Address
- CURAT, 33570 PUISSEGUIN
- Phone
- 05 57 74 51 06
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre