Château du Grand Plantier
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Château du Grand Plantier, a family winegrowing estate established in Monprimblanc in 1850, produces wines under the Premières Côtes de Bordeaux, Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc sec, Bordeaux Rosé and Loupiac appellations.
Identity
Château du Grand Plantier is a family-run winegrowing estate situated in Monprimblanc, in Gironde. It is owned by the Albucher family. Bruno Albucher is in charge of vineyard and cellar operations, while Hugues Albucher oversees wine commercialisation.
History and philosophy
The Albucher family's tenure at the helm of Château du Grand Plantier dates back to 1850. The estate's main building dates from the early 19th century. The Albucher family today represents the fifth generation to farm the vineyard. The current generation took over the property in the early 1990s.
Appellations
Château du Grand Plantier crafts wines under several appellations, including Premières Côtes de Bordeaux, Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc sec, Bordeaux Rosé and Loupiac.
Winemaking and ageing
For certain wines, such as the 2018 vintage cuvée, ageing takes place over a 12-month period in oak barrels.
Practical information
Château du Grand Plantier is located at the following address: 1 Le Balot-Sud, 33410 Monprimblanc. The estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 56 62 99 03 or by email at chateaudugrandplantier@orange.fr.
Visitors are welcome for cellar-door sales from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 12:00 and from 13:30 to 17:30. Cellar tours and tastings are available. A gîte is also available on site. Spoken languages are French and English.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château du Grand Plantier located and who is the current owner?
- Château du Grand Plantier is a family-owned winegrowing estate located in Monprimblanc, Gironde. It is owned by the Albucher family. Bruno Albucher manages the vineyard and cellar work, while Hugues Albucher oversees sales and marketing of the wines produced by the estate. The Albucher family has been at the head of Château du Grand Plantier since 1850, now representing the fifth generation to cultivate this vineyard.
- What are the characteristics of the Château du Grand Plantier vineyard?
- The Château du Grand Plantier vineyard spans 45 hectares. The soils consist of clay-limestone and gravelly formations. The grape varieties, as recorded in 2004, include approximately 70% Merlot for the red varieties and 70% Sauvignon for the white varieties. Sémillon, Muscadelle and Cabernet are also grown. Viticulture at the estate follows traditional methods.
- Under which appellations are Château du Grand Plantier wines produced?
- Château du Grand Plantier produces wines under a variety of appellations. These include Bordeaux, Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux, Côtes de Bordeaux, Loupiac and Bordeaux Rosé. The estate notably offers a "CHATEAU DU GRAND PLANTIER Blanc" cuvée crafted from Sémillon and Muscadelle, as well as red wines under the Côtes de Bordeaux appellation made from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet.
- What services does Château du Grand Plantier offer to visitors?
- Château du Grand Plantier welcomes visitors for cellar-door sales from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 12:00 and from 13:30 to 17:30. Cellar tours and wine tastings are also offered. In addition to these activities, an on-site gîte provides accommodation. Estate staff can welcome visitors in French and English.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château du Grand Plantier vineyard covers 45 hectares. The soils consist of clay-limestone and gravels. In 2006, the average age of the vines was forty years. In 2004, the vineyard plantings comprised approximately 70% Merlot for red grape varieties, and 70% Sauvignon for white grape varieties. The estate practises traditional viticulture.
Key cuvées
The estate offers a "CHATEAU DU GRAND PLANTIER Blanc" cuvée, made from Sémillon and Muscadelle. The red wines, produced under the Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, come from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet.
- Appellations
- Bordeaux, Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux, Côtes de Bordeaux, Loupiac, Bordeaux Rosé
- Commune
- Monprimblanc
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Famille Albucher
- Technical direction
- travaux de la vigne et au chai
- Surface area
- 45 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 70%, Sauvignon 70%, Sémillon, Muscadelle, Cabernet
Practical information
- Address
- 1 Le Balot-Sud, 33410 Monprimblanc
- Phone
- 05 56 62 99 03
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- De 8h à 12h et de 13h30 à 17h30
- Visits
- Visite du chai et dégustation