Château Gantonnet
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Château Gantonnet, a family-owned winegrowing estate in Sainte-Radegonde, produces Bordeaux appellation wines. Certified HVE 3, its 53-hectare vineyard is planted with red grape varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec) and white grape varieties (Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, Sémillon) on sandy-clay soils.
Identity
Château Gantonnet is a family-owned winegrowing estate located in the commune of Sainte-Radegonde, in Gironde. The estate is owned by the Richard family.
History and philosophy
The main building of Château Gantonnet was built in the 19th century. The Richard family acquired the estate in 1962. Ever since, they have been committed to farming the vineyard through sustainable viticulture, as evidenced by its level 3 Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE 3) certification.
Appellations
Château Gantonnet produces wines under the Bordeaux appellation. The estate’s plots are located in the Entre-Deux-Mers region, near Sainte-Radegonde.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Gantonnet located and who is its current owner?
- Château Gantonnet is a family-owned winegrowing estate located in the commune of Sainte-Radegonde, in Gironde. The estate is currently owned by the Richard family, who acquired it in 1962. Ever since, the family has been committed to sustainable viticulture, as evidenced by its Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification.
- What are the characteristics of the Château Gantonnet vineyard and its grape varieties?
- The Château Gantonnet vineyard covers an area of 53 hectares. It features sandy-clay soils, dotted with boulbènes, resting on limestone subsoils. The plantings are predominantly red grape varieties (84%), such as Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec. The remaining 16% is dedicated to white grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, and Sémillon.
- Which appellations does Château Gantonnet produce and what types of wine are crafted?
- Château Gantonnet produces wines under the Bordeaux appellation. The estate offers a range of wines crafted from its own vineyard. The cuvées produced include Château Gantonnet rouge, Château Gantonnet rosé, and Château Gantonnet blanc, reflecting the diversity of the vineyard's grape varieties. The plots are located in the Entre-Deux-Mers region.
- What environmental certification does Château Gantonnet hold and what does it mean?
- Château Gantonnet holds level 3 Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE 3) certification. This certification reflects the commitment of the Richard family, owners of the estate, to sustainable viticulture. It guarantees that the farming practices implemented across the property preserve biodiversity and minimise the wine estate's environmental impact.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Gantonnet vineyard covers an area of 53 hectares. It is planted on sandy-clay soils, dotted with boulbènes, overlying limestone subsoils. The vines have an average age of around thirty years.
The local climate is oceanic, tempered by the continental influence of the first hills of the Périgord, and softened by warm oceanic currents from the Gulf Stream.
The estate’s grape varieties consist of 84% red grapes, including Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec. The remaining 16% is dedicated to white grape varieties, namely Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, and Sémillon.
Key cuvées
Château Gantonnet offers a range of wines crafted from its vineyard. Among the cuvées produced are Château Gantonnet rouge, Château Gantonnet rosé, and Château Gantonnet blanc.
- Appellation
- Bordeaux
- Commune
- Sainte-Radegonde
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- famille Richard
- Surface area
- 53 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, Sémillon
Practical information
- Address
- Sainte-Radegonde
- Contact form
- Contact the estate