Château Desplat
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Château Desplat is a family winegrowing estate in Montagne-Saint-Émilion, owned by Guy and Dany Desplat. Established since 1935, it produces red wines on clay-limestone soils, primarily crafted from Merlot.
Identity
Château Desplat is located in the commune of Puisseguin, in the Gironde département. The estate is owned by Guy and Dany Desplat.
History and philosophy
The estate has been held by the Desplat family since 1935, marking a longstanding family heritage in the vineyard.
The appellations
The estate crafts wines under the Montagne-Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical information
The estate is located at Grand Rigaud, BP 13, 33570 Puisseguin. Another listed address is 112 Clide, 33330 Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens. For inquiries, the telephone number is 0557746110. The estate does not offer tastings or cellar-door sales, nor does it have gîtes or guest rooms.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of the wines from Château Desplat?
- Château Desplat primarily produces wines under the Montagne-Saint-Émilion appellation, located on the Right Bank of Bordeaux.
- Who are the owners of Château Desplat?
- Château Desplat is owned by Guy and Dany Desplat, whose family has held the estate since 1935, marking a deep-rooted family heritage in the vineyard.
- What is the main grape variety grown at Château Desplat?
- The primary grape variety at Château Desplat is Merlot, making up 80% of the vineyard plantings and forming the backbone of its red wines.
- Does Château Desplat offer tastings or direct sales at the estate?
- Château Desplat does not currently offer tastings or direct cellar-door sales. The estate also does not provide gîtes or guest room accommodation.
The vineyard (terroir)
The soils are clay-limestone. The Merlot grape variety accounts for 80% of the grape varieties planted, mainly dedicated to the production of red wines.
Flagship cuvées
Château Desplat notably produces the cuvée CHÂTEAU PUY RIGAUD, a red wine made predominantly from Merlot. This wine is characteristic of Bordeaux still wines, displaying a structure typical of those grown on clay-limestone soils.
Vinification and ageing
No documented information regarding vinification and ageing practices is currently available.
- Appellations
- Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
- Commune
- Puisseguin
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Guy et Dany Desplat
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 80%
Practical information
- Address
- Grand Rigaud, BP 13, 33570 Puisseguin
- Phone
- +33557746110
- Contact form
- Contact the estate