Château de Teste
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Château de Teste, a family-owned winegrowing estate in Monprimblanc, is run by Laurent Réglat. It crafts a wide range of wines across the Cadillac, Côtes de Bordeaux, Graves, and Sainte-Croix-du-Mont appellations, with a firm commitment to environmental stewardship.
Identity
Château de Teste is a winegrowing estate located in Monprimblanc. Laurent Réglat is the owner and winemaker of the estate, which has been family-owned for several generations. He took over the property in 1993.
History and Philosophy
The estate has been rooted in the Réglat family for generations. Laurent Réglat took over the management of the property in 1993. The vineyard philosophy is built upon environmentally friendly vineyard management, seeking to optimise the positive impacts of agricultural practices while minimising any negative footprint on the ecosystem.
Appellations
Château de Teste produces wines under several appellations, notably Cadillac, Côtes de Bordeaux, Graves, and Sainte-Croix-du-Mont.
Winemaking and Ageing
For the Graves Blanc Moléon, vinification is traditional in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. For the barrel-aged cuvées, ageing generally lasts between 12 and 15 months, exclusively in 225-litre French oak barrels.
Practical Information
Château de Teste is situated at 239 impasse de Teste, 33410 Monprimblanc. The estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)5 56 62 92 76 or +33 (0)6 07 30 43 83, and by email at vignobles.l.reglat@wanadoo.fr. Visits and tastings are available from Monday to Friday, and by appointment on weekends. Private tastings are also available upon reservation. The staff speak French and English. The red wines are best served between 16°C and 18°C, while dry whites, rosés, and sweet wines are served between 8°C and 10°C.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is the owner of Château de Teste and when did he take over the estate?
- Laurent Réglat is the owner and winemaker of Château de Teste. He took the helm of the family estate in 1993, succeeding previous generations who farmed the property. His dedication is reflected in environmentally conscious viticulture, seeking to optimise farming practices for a positive impact on the local ecosystem. The estate has been a family-run property for several generations, placing Laurent Réglat firmly within this ongoing winemaking heritage.
- What is the size of the Château de Teste vineyard and which grape varieties are grown?
- The Château de Teste vineyard covers 13.50 hectares. The soils are predominantly gravelly (graves), characterised by pebbles, stones, and gravel brought by the natural alluvial deposits of the Garonne. For red wines, the grape varieties planted are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec. For white wines, Sauvignon, Sémillon, and Muscadelle are grown, enabling the creation of diverse cuvées.
- Under which appellations are the wines of Château de Teste produced?
- Château de Teste produces its wines under several renowned appellations, including Cadillac, Côtes de Bordeaux, Graves, and Sainte-Croix-du-Mont. This diversity of appellations allows the estate to offer a multifaceted collection of wines, ranging from reds to dry whites, as well as rosés and sweet wines, each expressing the distinct characteristics of its original terroir.
- What types of wine does Château de Teste produce?
- Château de Teste crafts a wide range of wines. The estate produces red wines, such as Château de Teste - Le Classic or L'esprit Libre (with no added sulphur), dry whites such as Château de Teste - "Moléon" Tradition, rosés (Château de Teste Rosé), and sweet wines predominantly made from Sémillon, such as "Les Premières Tries" or "Quintessence de Gravère". Each style of wine is crafted from blends of different grape varieties grown on the property.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The vineyard spans 13.50 hectares. The soils consist of Graves, made up of pebbles, stones, and gravels deposited naturally by the Garonne river. The red grape varieties planted are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec. For the white wines, Sauvignon, Sémillon, and Muscadelle are grown. The average age of the vines for certain cuvées, such as the Graves Blanc Moléon, is 30 years.
Flagship Cuvées
The estate offers a diverse range of wines, including reds, dry whites, sweet botrytised wines, and rosés.
Red Wines
- Château de Teste - Le Classic: A blend of Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (20%).
- Château de Teste - "Moléon" Tradition: Crafted from Merlot (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%).
- Château de Teste - "Moléon" Prestige: A 100% Merlot wine sourced from old vines.
- M de Moléon: Produced from 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon.
- La Passion de M: This wine comes from a massal selection of Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (20%).
- L'esprit Libre: A red Graves vinified with no added sulphur.
- Château Saint Hubert: A blend of Merlot (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%).
- Teste à Teste: A red Vin de France crafted from 100% Merlot. It features the distinctive character of a late harvest, retaining 15 grams of residual sugar.
Dry White Wines
- Château de Teste - "Moléon" Tradition: A blend of Sauvignon (50%) and Sémillon (50%).
- La Passion de M: Made from Sauvignon (85%) and Sémillon (15%), sourced from old vines.
Rosé Wines
- Château de Teste: A rosé crafted from Merlot (50%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (50%).
Sweet Wines
The estate produces several sweet wine cuvées, predominantly made from Sémillon (100%), achieved through successive selective pickings (tries) and low yields:
- "Les Premières Tries": Crafted from Sauvignon (70%) and Sémillon (30%).
- Château de Teste (Cadillac): 100% Sémillon.
- "Les Premières Gelées": A 100% Sémillon wine.
- Cru de Gravère: Elaborated from 100% Sémillon.
- "Quintessence de Gravère": A 100% Sémillon wine.
- Appellations
- Cadillac, Côtes de Bordeaux, Graves, Sainte-Croix-du-Mont
- Commune
- Monprimblanc
- Wine region
- Entre-deux-Mers
- Owner
- Laurent Réglat
- Technical direction
- Laurent Réglat
- Surface area
- 13.5 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Sauvignon, Sémillon, Muscadelle
Practical information
- Address
- 239 impasse de Teste, 33410 Monprimblanc
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- du lundi au vendredi, et uniquement sur rendez-vous le week-end
- Visits
- sur rendez-vous, dégustation privée possible