Château des Graviers
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Château des Graviers is a family-owned winegrowing estate in Arsac, producing wines under the Margaux and Haut-Médoc AOCs. Its 13-hectare vineyard is planted with Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot on gravel soils. The estate has been run by the Landry family for four generations.
Identity
Château des Graviers is a winegrowing estate located in Arsac, in the Gironde department. It is owned by the Landry family and is currently managed by Christophe Landry and Marie-Jeanne Landry.
History and philosophy
The history of Château des Graviers began with Christophe Landry's great-grandfather, who acquired the first parcels in the locality known as “le gravier”. The estate has been farmed by the same family for four generations.
Appellations
The wines of Château des Graviers are produced under the Margaux and Haut-Médoc appellations.
Practical information
Château des Graviers is located at 52 rue des Graviers, 33460 Arsac. For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 56 58 89 11 or by email at chateau.des.graviers@orange.fr. The estate welcomes visitors by appointment only for tastings and cellar-door sales. Appointment times are Monday to Friday, from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Languages spoken are French and English. Accepted payment methods include payment cards, bank and postal cheques, and cash.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château des Graviers located and who currently owns it?
- Château des Graviers is located in Arsac, in the Gironde department. It is owned by the Landry family and managed by Christophe Landry and Marie-Jeanne Landry. The property has been farmed by the same family for four generations, starting when Christophe Landry's great-grandfather acquired the first parcels.
- What are the main characteristics of the terroir at Château des Graviers?
- The 13-hectare vineyard of Château des Graviers sits on Quaternary Pyrenean gravel rises (croupes). These soils are rich in pebbles and low in clay, with gravel depths reaching up to 14 to 16 metres. A natural network of small streams provides excellent drainage by channelling water towards the estuary. The average age of the vines is 30 years.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château des Graviers and under which appellations are the wines produced?
- The grape varieties at Château des Graviers are predominantly Cabernet-Sauvignon (61%) and Merlot (26%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (5%), Malbec (3%), Petit Verdot (3%), and Carménère (2%). The wines produced by the estate carry the Margaux and Haut-Médoc appellations, reflecting the diversity and richness of their terroir.
- How are the vinification and ageing carried out at Château des Graviers?
- Harvesting at Château des Graviers is carried out both by hand and by machine. Wine ageing takes place in both vats and barrels. The barrels used are 100% French oak, with 25% new oak each year. Ageing typically lasts between 12 and 16 months, contributing to the balanced structure and evolving aromas of the estate's wines.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château des Graviers covers 13 hectares. The soils are characterised by Quaternary Pyrenean gravel rises (croupes), rich in pebbles and low in clay, with gravel depths reaching 14 to 16 metres. These gravel mounds sit at an altitude of 19 to 23 metres. Soil drainage is facilitated by a natural network of small streams that carry water towards the estuary. The average vine age is 30 years. The grape varieties comprise Cabernet-Sauvignon (61%), Merlot (26%), Cabernet Franc (5%), Malbec (3%), Petit Verdot (3%), and Carménère (2%). Harvesting is carried out both manually and by machine.
Flagship cuvées
Château des Graviers produces a still red wine. It typically displays a balanced structure and aromas characteristic of its grape varieties and terroir, with the capacity to age gracefully over time. Average production is around 40,000 bottles.
Vinification and ageing
The wine is aged in vats and oak barrels, using 100% French oak, 25% of which is new. The ageing period ranges from 12 to 16 months.
- Appellations
- Margaux, Haut-Médoc
- Commune
- Arsac
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Marie-Jeanne Landry
- Surface area
- 13 ha
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet-Sauvignon 61%, Merlot 26%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Malbec 3%, Petit Verdot 3%, Carménère 2%
Practical information
- Address
- 52 rue du Gravier, 33460 Arsac
- Phone
- 05 56 58 89 11
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Du 11 mars 2026 au 31 décembre 2026: Lundi au Vendredi de 09:30 à 17:30. Sur rendez-vous uniquement.
- Visits
- Sur rendez-vous uniquement