Château du Grand Bos
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Château du Grand Bos is a 13-hectare winegrowing estate in the Graves appellation, owned by André Vincent. It produces red and white wines, with an annual production of approximately 70,000 bottles.
Identity
Château du Grand Bos is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Castres-Gironde.
History and philosophy
André Vincent is the owner of this wine property.
The appellations
Château du Grand Bos produces wines under the Graves appellation.
Practical information
Château du Grand Bos is located at Lieu-dit Grand Bos, 33640 Castres-Gironde. The estate can be contacted by telephone on 06 75 20 59 39 or by email at chateaugrandbos@gmail.com.
The cellar door shop is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:30. For visits on Saturdays, prior contact by telephone is recommended. On Sundays, visits are by appointment only.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château du Grand Bos located and who is the current owner?
- Château du Grand Bos is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Castres-Gironde, France. It is situated at Lieu-dit Grand Bos, 33640 Castres-Gironde. The property is owned and run by André Vincent.
- What is the surface area of the Château du Grand Bos vineyard and the average age of the vines?
- The Château du Grand Bos vineyard covers a total area of approximately 13 hectares. This is split into 12 hectares dedicated to red grape varieties and 1 hectare to white grape varieties. The average age of the vines cultivated on the estate is 35 years. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
- Which grape varieties are used for the red and white wines of Château du Grand Bos?
- For the red wines, the Château du Grand Bos grape variety mix consists of 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec. For the white wines, the grape varieties used are 60% Sémillon, 30% Sauvignon and 10% Muscadelle.
- Which appellations and cuvées are produced by Château du Grand Bos?
- Château du Grand Bos produces wines under the Graves appellation. The estate offers several cuvées: for red wines, a primary red Graves cuvée, a secondary cuvée named Château Plegat la Gravière, and a third cuvée, Graves Le Cadet du Grand Bos. For white wines, a primary Graves cuvée and a secondary dry Graves cuvée are produced.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château du Grand Bos covers a planted surface area of around 13 hectares. The average age of the vines is 35 years. The harvest is carried out by hand.
The grape variety mix for the red wines is composed of 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec. For the white wines, the grape varieties include 60% Sémillon, 30% Sauvignon and 10% Muscadelle. The area planted with red grape varieties covers 12 hectares, while white grape varieties account for 1 hectare.
Flagship cuvées
The estate offers a principal red Graves cuvée, as well as a second Graves cuvée named Château Plegat la Gravière and a third cuvée, Graves Le Cadet du Grand Bos.
For the white wines, a principal Graves cuvée and a second dry Graves cuvée are produced.
- Appellation
- Graves
- Commune
- Castres-Gironde
- Wine region
- Graves & Sauternais
- Owner
- André Vincent
- Surface area
- 13 ha
- Second wine
- Château Plegat la Gravière
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 45%, Cabernet-Sauvignon 45%, Petit Verdot 6%, Cabernet Franc 2%, Malbec 2%, Sémillon 60%, Sauvignon 30%, Muscadelle 10%
Practical information
- Address
- Lieu-dit Grand Bos, 33640 Castres-Gironde
- Phone
- 06 75 20 59 39
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Lundi – Vendredi 08:00 – 13:00, 14:00 – 17:30
- Visits
- Samedi : pour toute demande de visite, veuillez nous contacter préalablement par téléphone. Dimanche : Sur Rendez-Vous.