Château Duthil
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Château Duthil is a 5-hectare winegrowing estate in Haut-Médoc, owned by Château Giscours. It produces a Cru Bourgeois red wine grown on gravelly and clay-limestone soils, aged in oak barrels.
Identity
Château Duthil is located in Labarde, in Gironde. It is owned by Château Giscours.
History and philosophy
Château Duthil is managed by the team at Château Giscours, who bring the very same attention to detail to its wines.
Appellations
Château Duthil produces wines under the Haut-Médoc appellation.
Practical information
Château Duthil is located at the following address: 10 Route de Giscours, 33460 Labarde. For any enquiries, you can contact the estate on +33557970909.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Duthil located?
- Château Duthil is located in Labarde, in Gironde. It belongs to the Haut-Médoc appellation and is managed by the team at Château Giscours.
- What is the vineyard area of Château Duthil?
- The Château Duthil vineyard covers an area of 5 hectares. The vines have an average age of 30 years.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château Duthil?
- Château Duthil mainly grows two grape varieties. The plantings consist of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot.
- What type of ageing is used for Château Duthil wines?
- Château Duthil wines are aged in French oak barrels, with 30% new oak. This method aims to produce deep, elegant wines.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Duthil vineyard covers 5 hectares. The soils consist of gravel and clay-limestone, situated on the watershed of the Artigue stream, ensuring excellent drainage. The vines have an average age of 30 years. The grape varieties planted comprise 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Viticulture is traditional, incorporating practices such as leaf removal and green harvesting to manage yields. The estate does not practice biodynamics.
Flagship cuvées
Château Duthil offers a red wine cuvée, Château Duthil Cru Bourgeois. This wine is crafted predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It is characterised by its depth and elegance, offering an ageing potential ranging from 5 to 12 years depending on the vintage.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting is carried out by hand. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled vats, using a parcel-by-parcel approach. Ageing is carried out in French oak barrels, with 30% new oak, contributing to the creation of deep and elegant wines.
- Appellations
- Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux
- Commune
- Labarde
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Château Giscours
- Technical direction
- Eric Albada-Jelgersma a fait appel à Jacques Boissenot
- Surface area
- 5 ha
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 40%
Practical information
- Address
- Château Giscours, 33460 Labarde
- Phone
- +33557970909
- Contact form
- Contact the estate