Château Franc Cardinal
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Château Franc Cardinal in Tayac produces wines under the Francs Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. Founded in 2001 by Sophie and Philip Holzberg, the estate is farmed organically.
Identity
Château Franc Cardinal is located in Tayac. The estate is managed by Sophie Holzberg, with Benjamin Holzberg as winemaker. The property is owned by Sophie, Benjamin, and Amélie Holzberg.
History and philosophy
Château Franc Cardinal was founded in 2001 by Sophie and Philip Holzberg. The estate is committed to organic farming.
Appellations
The wines of Château Franc Cardinal are produced under the Francs Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
Practical information
The address of Château Franc Cardinal is 2 Nardou, 33570 Tayac. You can contact the estate by telephone on +33 (0)6 13 24 91 90 or 05 57 40 63 39, and by email at sophie@chateau-franc-cardinal.com. Tastings and direct sales are available at the property.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who owns Château Franc Cardinal and where is it located?
- Château Franc Cardinal is owned by Sophie, Benjamin, and Amélie Holzberg. The estate is located in the commune of Tayac. Sophie Holzberg manages the estate, while Benjamin Holzberg is responsible for winemaking. The property was established in 2001 by Sophie and Philip Holzberg.
- What are the characteristics of the Château Franc Cardinal vineyard?
- The Château Franc Cardinal vineyard extends over an area of 9.7 hectares. It is planted primarily with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. In 2014, Merlot accounted for 72% of the total grape varieties. The terroir is characterised by clay-limestone slopes, alongside soils composed of clay, sand, and gravel.
- What appellations and certifications does Château Franc Cardinal hold?
- The wines of Château Franc Cardinal are produced under the Francs Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. The estate is also committed to organic farming, certified for its environmentally friendly practices. The primary cuvée produced is Château Franc-Cardinal, a still red wine.
- How are the wines aged and how can one contact Château Franc Cardinal?
- The wines of Château Franc Cardinal are aged in oak barrels. To contact the estate, the address is 2 Nardou, 33570 Tayac. You can reach them by telephone on +33 (0)6 13 24 91 90 or 05 57 40 63 39, and by email at sophie@chateau-franc-cardinal.com. On-site sales and tastings are available directly at the property.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard covers an area of 9.7 hectares. The soils consist of clay, sand, and gravel, notably across clay-limestone slopes. The grape varieties planted include Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. In 2014, Merlot accounted for 72% of the plantings.
Flagship cuvées
The estate's main cuvée is Château Franc-Cardinal, a still red wine. The wines are aged in oak barrels.
Vinification and ageing
The wines are aged in oak barrels.
- Appellation
- Francs Côtes de Bordeaux
- Commune
- Tayac
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Sophie, Benjamin et Amélie Holzberg
- Technical direction
- Benjamin Holzberg
- Surface area
- 9.7 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 72%, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Practical information
- Address
- Route de Nardou, 33570 Tayac
- Phone
- +33 (0)6 13 24 91 90
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Pas de visite