Château du Cauze
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Located in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, Château du Cauze produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. Owned by Bruno Laporte, the winegrowing estate covers 20 hectares of clay-limestone soils.
Identity
Château du Cauze is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes. It is owned by Bruno Laporte.
History and philosophy
Château du Cauze belonged to the Decazes family until the French Revolution. In 1986, Bruno Laporte acquired the property. The estate holds Haute Valeur Environnementale certification.
Appellations
The plots of Château du Cauze are situated in the north-eastern part of the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. The estate produces wines under this appellation.
Winemaking and ageing
Ageing for Château du Cauze lasts between 12 and 16 months. It is carried out 30% in vats, 30% in new barrels, and 30% in barrels that have already aged one or more wines. Ageing for La Cuvée Sandra takes place in 100% new barrels.
Practical information
Address: 437 ROUTE de LAVALLADE, 33330 SAINT CHRISTOPHE DES BARDES
Telephone: 0607879114
Email: brlaport@club-internet.fr
Cellar door opening hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00.
The estate offers tastings and direct sales on the property.
Find out more
No official website documented.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château du Cauze located and who is the current owner?
- Château du Cauze is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes. It is currently owned by Bruno Laporte, who acquired it in 1986. Prior to that date, the property had belonged to the Decazes family until the French Revolution.
- What is the size of the Château du Cauze vineyard and what are its characteristics?
- The Château du Cauze vineyard spans 20 hectares. It is characterised by clay-limestone soils located on the foothills of the limestone plateau. The average vine age is 30 years, with certain Merlot parcels reaching 40 years old. Harvesting is performed by hand.
- Which grape varieties are used at Château du Cauze and under which appellation are the wines produced?
- The grape varieties planted at Château du Cauze consist mainly of Merlot (70%), complemented by 15% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate's plots are located in the north-eastern part of the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, under which the château's wines are produced.
- How are the wines aged at Château du Cauze?
- Ageing for the flagship cuvée, Château du Cauze, lasts between 12 and 16 months. It is divided equally: 30% in vats, 30% in new oak barrels, and 30% in barrels of one or more previous fills. For the cuvée named La Cuvée Sandra, ageing takes place exclusively in 100% new oak barrels.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château du Cauze vineyard covers an area of 20 hectares. It is planted on clay-limestone soils located on the foothills of the limestone plateau. The average vine age is 30 years, with some Merlot vines reaching 40 years of age. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
The grape varieties planted consist of Merlot (70%), Cabernet Franc (15%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (15%).
Flagship cuvées
The estate's principal cuvée is Château du Cauze, a still red wine. It is crafted from a blend predominantly composed of Merlot (90% for the 2000 vintage) and Cabernet Franc (15% for the 2000 vintage). The estate produces around 100,000 bottles of this cuvée. A cuvée named La Cuvée Sandra is also available, crafted from Merlot.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- LAPORTE Bruno
- Technical direction
- David Madray
- Surface area
- 20 ha
- Second wine
- La Cuvée Sandra
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%
Practical information
- Address
- 437 ROUTE de LAVALLADE, 33330 SAINT CHRISTOPHE DES BARDES
- Phone
- 0607879114
- Opening hours
- Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi De 09h00 à 12h00 et de 14h00 à 19h00
- Visits
- Dégustation à la propriété: Oui, Vente à la propriété: Oui