Château des Arnauds
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Château des Arnauds, situated in Lalande-de-Pomerol, is a winegrowing estate owned by the Carretero and Guionneau families. Currently in conversion to organic farming, it produces Lalande-de-Pomerol and Bordeaux wines across a 10-hectare vineyard.
Identity
Château des Arnauds is located in the commune of Lalande-de-Pomerol, in the Gironde department. The property is owned by the Carretero and Guionneau families, who took over the estate in 2023.
History and philosophy
Château des Arnauds was founded in 1914. In 2019, the acquisition of a second property further enhanced the estate's viticultural heritage. The estate is currently in conversion to organic farming.
The appellations
Château des Arnauds produces wines under the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation, alongside wines under the Bordeaux appellation.
Practical information
Château des Arnauds is located at 18 rue de Lalande, 33500 Lalande-de-Pomerol. Another address is also noted: 31 La Lande, 33500 Lalande-de-Pomerol. You can contact the estate by telephone on 05 57 56 11 41 or +33977064952, or by email at contact@chateau-des-capucins.com. Visits are by appointment and are available in French, English, and Spanish.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château des Arnauds located?
- Château des Arnauds is located in the commune of Lalande-de-Pomerol, in Gironde. It also has vineyard parcels in Les Artigues de Lussac and Abzac.
- Which appellations are produced by Château des Arnauds?
- Château des Arnauds primarily produces wines under the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation, as well as wines under the Bordeaux appellation.
- What is the vineyard surface area of Château des Arnauds and what are its terroirs?
- The Château des Arnauds vineyard spans 10 hectares. It combines two terroirs: a gravel plateau and clay-loam plateaus, with clay-gravel and sandy soils over a crasse de fer subsoil.
- Is Château des Arnauds committed to organic viticulture?
- Yes, Château des Arnauds is currently in conversion to organic farming.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château des Arnauds vineyard covers an area of 10 hectares, benefiting from a blend of two distinct terroirs. The first is a gravel plateau in Abzac, while the second comprises clay-loam plateaus located in Les Artigues de Lussac. The soils are predominantly clay-gravel and sand, resting on a crasse de fer (iron-rich) subsoil.
Flagship cuvées
The estate's main cuvée, Château des Arnauds, displays an aromatic profile and structure that reflect this harmony of terroirs. The wine typically reveals a balanced structure, vibrant fruit notes, and a refined complexity imparted by its ageing.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting is carried out both by hand and mechanically. Initial on-board sorting is followed by selection on a vibrating sorting table to ensure only optimal grapes are chosen. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel and concrete vats. The wine is aged for approximately 12 months in a combination of vats and oak barrels.
- Appellations
- Bordeaux, Lalande-de-Pomerol
- Commune
- Lalande-de-Pomerol
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Familles Carretero et Guionneau
- Surface area
- 10 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
Practical information
- Address
- 18 rue de Lalande, 33500 Lalande-de-Pomerol
- Phone
- +33977064952
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Visites sur rendez-vous