Château du Grand Puch
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Château du Grand Puch, located in Saint Germain du Puch, is a winegrowing estate with a history dating back to the 14th century. It produces Bordeaux appellation wines from Merlot and Cabernet grown on clay-limestone soils.
Identity
Château du Grand Puch is located in the commune of Saint Germain du Puch. Jean-François Duguet manages the estate, and Christophe Weber is responsible for the vineyard.
History and philosophy
The history of Château du Grand Puch dates back to the 14th century. The current cellars date from the 19th century.
Appellations
The estate produces wines under the Bordeaux appellation.
Practical information
Château du Grand Puch offers comprehensive tours (cellars and grounds) paired with a tasting. These visits are priced at €5 per adult. Standard opening times are Saturday and Monday afternoons, with the possibility of arranging tours on other days upon request.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château du Grand Puch located and who are its key figures?
- Château du Grand Puch is located in the commune of Saint-Germain-du-Puch. Jean-François Duguet is the estate manager, overseeing overall operations. Christophe Weber is in charge of the vineyard, supervising viticultural work and parcel maintenance. The estate is steeped in history, with cellars dating back to the 19th century.
- What are the characteristics of the terroir and grape varieties at Château du Grand Puch?
- The vineyard of Château du Grand Puch extends across hillsides predominantly composed of clay-limestone soils, a terroir renowned for imparting structure to wines. The estate's plantings consist of two main grape varieties: Merlot and Cabernet. A significant expansion took place in 2020 with the planting of around 4 additional hectares, enhancing the estate's winegrowing potential.
- Which appellations are produced by Château du Grand Puch, and is there a specific cuvée?
- Château du Grand Puch produces its wines under the Bordeaux appellation, which is the estate's principal appellation. This appellation covers red wines crafted from Merlot and Cabernet grown on the château's plots. Among the estate's various bottlings, the cuvée "L'Original" is one of its flagship offerings, representing a distinctive wine crafted by the estate.
- Does Château du Grand Puch offer tours and tastings?
- Yes, Château du Grand Puch welcomes visitors for full experiences including tours of the cellars and the estate grounds. These visits conclude with a tasting of the wines produced on site. They are usually held on Saturday and Monday afternoons. Tours can also be arranged at other times upon request to suit visitors' schedules.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard is set on clay-limestone hillside soils. The grape varieties planted are Merlot and Cabernet. In 2020, a new planting of approximately 4 hectares was carried out.
Flagship cuvées
Among the wines produced, the cuvée "L'Original" is offered by the estate.
- Appellation
- Bordeaux
- Commune
- Saint-Germain-du-Puch
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Jean-François Duguet
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet
Practical information
- Address
- Saint Germain du Puch
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Programmes pour samedi et lundi après midi. Autres jours possibles sur demande.
- Visits
- Visite complète et dégustation (le chais et les extérieurs) : 5€ / adulte