Château Domeyne
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Château Domeyne, owned by the Ginestet family in Saint-Estèphe, covers 9 hectares. The estate, certified HVE, produces wines under the Saint-Estèphe appellation and is advised by consultant oenologist Éric Boissenot.
Identity
Château Domeyne is located in Saint-Estèphe, in Gironde. It is owned by Vincent Ginestet and his family, including his wife Natasha and their daughter Alexandra. The cellar master is Julien Dupin, and the consultant oenologist is Éric Boissenot.
History and philosophy
Château Domeyne was acquired by Vincent Ginestet in 2006. In 2018, Vincent Ginestet completed a further acquisition of the estate. Major renovation work was launched in early 2022. The estate is committed to environmentally respectful viticulture, certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE).
The appellations
Château Domeyne's plots are located within the Saint-Estèphe appellation, in the Médoc sub-region of Bordeaux.
Flagship wines
Château Domeyne produces around 45,000 bottles per year. The wine is crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It is characterised by ageing in oak barrels, including a proportion of new oak.
Practical information
Château Domeyne is located at 3, place Guy Guyonnaud, 33180 Saint-Estèphe. The estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 57 75 06 75 or by email at contact@domeyne.fr. Direct sales at the property are available and visits are by appointment.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who are the current owners of Château Domeyne and who is in their technical team?
- Château Domeyne is owned by Vincent Ginestet and his family, including his wife Natasha and their daughter Alexandra. The technical team consists of Julien Dupin as cellar master and Éric Boissenot as consultant oenologist, contributing his expertise to crafting the estate's wines.
- What is Château Domeyne's approach to viticulture and environmental sustainability?
- Château Domeyne is committed to environmentally responsible viticulture. This approach is certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE), which recognises farming practices aimed at preserving natural resources and biodiversity across the winegrowing estate.
- What are the key characteristics of Château Domeyne's terroir and grape varieties?
- Château Domeyne's vineyard spans 9 hectares on gravel and clay soils characteristic of Saint-Estèphe. The vines have an average age of 40 years. The grape varieties planted are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, which form the core of the estate's wine production.
- How are harvesting and ageing carried out at Château Domeyne?
- Harvesting at Château Domeyne is carried out entirely by hand, allowing for rigorous selection of the grapes. The wines are aged in oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak that enhances their aromatic complexity and structure.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard spans an area of 9 hectares. The soils consist of gravel and clay. The average age of the vines is 40 years. The grape varieties are divided between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, without specified proportions across the entire vineyard. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Vinification and ageing
For the crafting of Château Domeyne 2023, the blend was 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, with a yield of 52 hl/ha. Ageing was carried out with 30% new oak. For the 2021 vintage, the yield was 40 hl/ha and ageing took place with 20% new oak. The harvest date for the 2023 vintage is recorded as 25 September.
- Appellation
- Saint-Estèphe
- Commune
- Saint-Estèphe
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Famille Ginestet
- Technical direction
- Julien Dupin
- Surface area
- 9 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
Practical information
- Address
- 3, place Guy Guyonnaud, 33180 SAINT-ESTÈPHE
- Phone
- 05 57 75 06 75
- contact@domeyne.fr
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Oui sur rendez-vous