Château de Rivereau
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Château de Rivereau, located in Pugnac, is run by Sabine Drode. It produces red wines in the Côtes-de-Bourg appellation, sourced from a 14-hectare vineyard planted on sandy-clay soils.
Identity
Château de Rivereau is located in the commune of Pugnac, in Gironde. It has been owned by Sabine Drode since 2000.
History and Philosophy
The winegrowing estate of Château de Rivereau was taken over in 2000 by Sabine Drode. The property features a 19th-century noble residence in the Napoleon III style. The cellars were built upon the arrival of the current owner. The estate's grounds have also revealed traces of human settlement dating back to the Palaeolithic era.
The Appellations
Château de Rivereau produces wines under the Côtes-de-Bourg appellation.
Practical Information
Château de Rivereau is located at Rivereau, 33710 Pugnac. The estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)5 57 68 92 02 or by email at chateauderivereau@orange.fr. The tasting cellar is open from 08:00 to 18:00. The estate offers tours and tastings on-site.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château de Rivereau located and who is the current owner?
- Château de Rivereau is situated in the commune of Pugnac, in Gironde. It has been owned by Sabine Drode since 2000. The estate also includes a 19th-century Napoleon III-style noble residence and cellars built when the current owner took over the property.
- What are the main characteristics of the Château de Rivereau vineyard?
- The Château de Rivereau vineyard covers an area of 14 hectares. It is established on a sandy-clay terroir, ideally suited to viticulture. The main grape varieties grown are Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, accounting for 70% and 30% of the plantings respectively, contributing to the typical character of the wines produced.
- What types of wines and appellations are produced at Château de Rivereau?
- Château de Rivereau specialises in the production of red wines under the Côtes de Bourg appellation. The estate notably produces the classic cuvée "Château de Rivereau" and a "Cuvée Prestige". These wines are crafted to express the full characteristics of the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties.
- How are the wines of Château de Rivereau crafted, and is the estate open to visitors?
- The wines of Château de Rivereau undergo a meticulous vinification process. For the Cuvée Prestige, ageing takes place in vats for one year, followed by six months of maturation in oak barrels. The estate welcomes visitors and offers on-site tastings during cellar opening hours, from 08:00 to 18:00.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The vineyard of Château de Rivereau spans 14 hectares. It is planted on sandy-clay soils. The grape varieties grown are Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Signature Cuvées
The estate offers the Château de Rivereau cuvée as well as the Cuvée Prestige. These red wines are distinguished by a structure that highlights the expression of the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties.
Vinification and Ageing
The wines are aged—notably for the Cuvée Prestige—in vats for one year, followed by six months in oak barrels.
- Appellation
- Côtes de Bourg
- Commune
- Pugnac
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Sabine Drode
- Surface area
- 15 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 70%, Cabernet-Sauvignon 30%
Practical information
- Address
- Rivereau, 33710 Pugnac
- Phone
- 05 57 68 92 02
- Opening hours
- 8h00 - 18h00
- Visits
- Oui