Château de Seguin
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Château de Seguin, owned by Vignobles Mottet, is a 173-hectare estate including 95 hectares of vines in AOC Bordeaux Supérieur. Certified HVE, it crafts red wines—including a 100% Merlot cuvée—and carries out oak barrel ageing.
Identity
Château de Seguin is a winegrowing estate belonging to Vignobles Mottet.
History and philosophy
The history of Château de Seguin dates back to the year 780, with mentions of Count de Seguin, an administrator under Emperor Charlemagne. The château's current silhouette dates from 1780. The estate pursues diverse agricultural activities, including farming, livestock rearing and wine production. It holds High Environmental Value (HVE) certification.
Appellations
Château de Seguin produces wines under the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Château de Seguin wines?
- The wines produced by Château de Seguin are primarily crafted under the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation. This appellation is the only one mentioned for the estate's wines. Château de Seguin is a winegrowing estate belonging to Vignobles Mottet.
- What is the vineyard surface area of Château de Seguin?
- The vineyard of Château de Seguin covers 95 hectares. The estate spans a total area of 173 hectares, with 95 hectares dedicated to viticulture. For the Carpe Diem cuvée, the dedicated vineyard covers 110 hectares.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château de Seguin?
- Château de Seguin primarily grows Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. These grape varieties are used to produce the estate's various cuvées. A Cuvée Malbec is also offered, and the Cuvée Carpe Diem is made from 100% Merlot.
- What type of soil is found in the Château de Seguin vineyard?
- The soils of the Château de Seguin vineyard are predominantly clay-limestone. This terroir composition specifically features clay, limestone and silica, shaping the natural environment in which the vines thrive.
The vineyard (terroir)
The estate covers a total area of 173 hectares, with the vineyard accounting for 95 hectares. The soils are predominantly clay-limestone, featuring clay, limestone and silica. The cultivated grape varieties include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. For the Carpe Diem cuvée, the dedicated vineyard covers 110 hectares.
Flagship cuvées
The estate's range includes Château de Seguin and Château de Seguin Prestige. The Cuvée Carpe Diem is crafted from 100% Merlot. A Cuvée Malbec is also produced.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification at Château de Seguin takes place on-site, with estate bottling. Ageing is carried out in oak barrels, adhering closely to Bordeaux traditions. For the Cuvée Carpe Diem, post-fermentation maceration lasts around 20 days, followed by malolactic fermentation. Ageing for this cuvée takes 12 months, using a balanced split of new oak barrels (50%) and one-year-old barrels (50%).
- Appellation
- Bordeaux Supérieur
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Vignobles Mottet
- Surface area
- 95 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Practical information
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