Château Frédignac
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Château Frédignac, located in Saint-Martin-Lacaussade, is run by Ludivine and Vincent L'Amouller. Certified organic since 2014, the estate produces Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux wines on clay-limestone soils, crafted predominantly from Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Identity
Château Frédignac is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Martin-Lacaussade. The property is owned by Ludivine and Vincent L'Amouller.
History and philosophy
The vineyard is a family estate, taken over in 2013 by Ludivine and Vincent L'Amouller. The organic conversion began in 2010, and the estate earned its certification in 2014. Château Frédignac is also certified Nature & Progrès. In 2023, the estate diversified its crops by planting around one hundred olive trees.
Appellations
Château Frédignac produces wines under the Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
Practical information
The estate is located at 7 rue Emile Frouard Frédignac, 33390 Saint-Martin-Lacaussade. For any enquiries, you can contact the estate by phone on +33 6 82 67 09 38 or by email at chambres@chateau-fredignac.eu. Wine tastings and cellar tours are offered free of charge. English is spoken at the estate.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who are the owners of Château Frédignac and what is their approach?
- Château Frédignac is owned by Vincent and Ludivine L'Amouller, who took over the family estate in 2013. They committed the vineyard to an environmentally friendly approach, beginning organic conversion in 2010 and achieving certification in 2014. The estate is also certified Nature & Progrès. Alongside viticulture, they diversified their activities by planting olive trees in 2023.
- What are the characteristics of the terroir and grape varieties at Château Frédignac?
- The terroir at Château Frédignac is distinguished by its clay-limestone soils, highly suitable for winegrowing. The main grape varieties are Merlot and Cabernet Franc, classic varietals of the region. The estate also enriched its range by planting Carménère eight years ago, lending a distinct character to some of its cuvées.
- What are the appellations and notable cuvées of Château Frédignac?
- Château Frédignac primarily produces wines under the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. Among its flagship wines is ‘La Favorite’, a red wine dominated by Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc. Another notable cuvée is ‘Le Bateau Ivre rouge’, distinguished by the inclusion of Carménère in its blend for the first time and aged in amphorae.
- What are the visiting options and contact details for Château Frédignac?
- Château Frédignac, situated at 7 rue Emile Frouard Frédignac in Saint-Martin-Lacaussade, welcomes visitors for wine tastings and cellar tours, provided free of charge. For further details or to arrange a visit, the estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 6 82 67 09 38 or via email at chambres@chateau-fredignac.eu. English is spoken on site to accommodate international guests.
The vineyard (terroir)
The terroir is characterised by clay-limestone soils. The grape varieties are dominated by Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Eight years ago, the estate also introduced the Carménère grape variety.
Flagship cuvées
Château Frédignac crafts several red wines. The cuvée ‘La Favorite’ is a Merlot-dominant wine, complemented by Cabernet Franc. The estate also offers the cuvée ‘Le Bateau Ivre rouge’, which for the first time incorporates Carménère into its blend.
Vinification and ageing
The cuvée ‘Le Bateau Ivre rouge’ undergoes ageing in amphorae.
- Appellations
- Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, Côtes de Bordeaux
- Commune
- Saint-Martin-Lacaussade
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Vincent et Ludivine L'Amouller
- Certifications
- Bio, Nature & Progrès
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Carménère
Estate news
22 April 2023
Salon Au Fil du Vin - L'édition 2023
L'association Naturellement Vins annonce la tenue de la 9ème édition de son salon "Au Fil du Vin" les samedi 22 et dimanche 23 avril 2023. L'événement se déroulera à l'Espace Vézère Causse, situé à Saint-Pantaléon-de-Larche, près de Brive-la-Gaillarde. Alvina Ledru-Johansson, du magazine "Culs de poule", sera présente et tiendra un stand. Le salon réunira de nombreux vignerons de différentes régions viticoles, y compris des participants internationaux d'Espagne et d'Italie, ainsi que des producteurs d'Alsace, du Roussillon, du Languedoc, de la Vallée de la Loire, du Bugey, du Beaujolais, de Bordeaux, du Sud-Ouest et de la Vallée du Rhône. Parmi les châteaux et domaines bordelais présents figurent le Château Courtey représenté par Norbert DEPAIRE, le Domaine des Trois Petiotes avec Valérie GODELU, le Château Frédignac de Vincent L’AMOULLER, et le Château Brandeau avec Julien VOOGT, pour l'appellation Castillon côtes de Bordeaux. Le salon offre l'opportunité de rencontrer directement les vignerons et de découvrir leurs philosophies de travail, comme celle de Josep Maria Anguera de Vinyes d'en Gabriel, vigneron de 4ème génération travaillant en bio à Montsant, ou Kévin Barbet du Domaine de Lafage dans les Coteaux du Quercy, qui se définit comme un vigneron passionné et exigeant. Les participants pourront également échanger avec des vignerons tels que Nicolas Baudet de Château Terre Fauve à Fronton, Luc Bauer des Grangeons de l'Albarine dans le Bugey, Olivier Bellanger du Domaine de La Piffaudière en Touraine, et Yvan Bernard et Audrey Baldassin du Domaine Bernard en Auvergne, tous partageant une approche respectueuse de la vigne et du terroir. Le salon est reconnu pour son ambiance chaleureuse et la qualité de son organisation, comme en témoignent plusieurs vignerons invités. Il met en avant des vins "sincères, honnêtes et droits" et une diversité de cuvées à découvrir.
Read the source — naturellement-vins.comPractical information
- Address
- 7 rue Emile Frouard Frédignac, 33390 SAINT-MARTIN-LACAUSSADE
- Phone
- +33 6 82 67 09 38
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- dégustation des vins et visite des chais gratuites