Château du Castenet
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Château du Castenet, located in Samonac, crafts AOP Côtes de Bourg wines from a 12-hectare vineyard with vines averaging 55 years of age. The winegrowing estate is owned by Jacques Marcon and Olivier Noailles.
Identity
Château du Castenet is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Samonac, in the Gironde. It is owned by Jacques Marcon and Olivier Noailles, with the latter also managing vineyard operations.
History and philosophy
The origins of Château du Castenet date back to 1869. The vineyard is farmed under a tenancy agreement by Olivier Noailles, who is also a winegrower in Teuillac.
Appellations
The estate produces wines under the AOP Côtes de Bourg appellation.
Practical information
Château du Castenet is located at 281, Castenets, 33710 Samonac. The estate can be reached by telephone on +33 (0)5 57 64 84 13 or +33 (0)6 16 06 08 48. Direct cellar-door sales and tastings are available on site.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Château du Castenet?
- Château du Castenet produces wines under the Appellation d'Origine Protégée (AOP) Côtes de Bourg, within the Bordeaux wine region.
- Who owns Château du Castenet?
- Château du Castenet is owned by Jacques Marcon and Olivier Noailles. Olivier Noailles also manages the vineyard operations.
- What is the size and soil composition of the vineyard?
- The vineyard spans a single contiguous 12-hectare parcel. The soils are mainly clay-limestone, interspersed with clay-gravel areas. The average age of the vines is 55 years.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château du Castenet?
- The red grape varieties cultivated at Château du Castenet include Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château du Castenet vineyard covers a single contiguous 12-hectare block. The soils are predominantly clay-limestone, alongside clay-gravel parcels. The vines have an average age of 55 years. The red grape varieties grown are Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. The area enjoys more sunshine than the Bordeaux average, as well as lower rainfall.
Flagship cuvées
Among the wines produced, the cuvée Désir Pourpre is crafted exclusively from the Malbec grape variety.
Vinification and ageing
The cuvée Désir Pourpre undergoes 18 months of oak barrel ageing.
- Appellation
- Côtes de Bourg
- Commune
- Samonac
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Olivier Noailles
- Technical direction
- Olivier Noailles
- Surface area
- 12 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Practical information
- Address
- 281, CASTENETS, 33710 Samonac
- Phone
- 05 57 64 84 13
- Contact form
- Contact the estate