Château Gigault

Identity

Château Gigault is a winegrowing estate located in Mazion, Gironde. The property is part of Vignobles Reboul Salze. Christophe Reboul Salze is the owner of the estate, which benefits from the advice of oenologist Stéphane Derenoncourt. Jocelyn Le Bihan has held the position of technical manager for the vineyard and cellar since 2021, and Christelle Klebanowski is co-manager.

History and Philosophy

Château Gigault is a property whose history dates back to the 18th century. It was acquired in 1998 by Christophe Reboul Salze, who had previously acquired Château Les Grands Maréchaux in 1997. Initially associated with Stéphane Derenoncourt for the acquisition of Gigault, Christophe Reboul Salze has since bought back his consultant's shares. The estate is engaged in an organic conversion process initiated in 2020 and practices sustainable viticulture.

The Appellations

The wines produced at Château Gigault are made under the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, as well as under the Vin de France designation for certain cuvées.

Practical Information

Château Gigault is located at the following address: 1, lieu-dit Gigault, 33390 Mazion. The estate can be reached by telephone at +33 5 57 32 62 59 or by e-mail at chateau.gigault@gmail.com. The estate welcomes visitors for tastings and tours of the vineyard and cellar by appointment. A visit-tasting package of three wines, lasting approximately one hour, is offered at a price of €10 including tax per adult. Wine sales at the property are also possible. Château Gigault also offers a charming gîte that can accommodate up to 15 people, combining the authenticity of a historic estate with modern comfort.

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The Vineyard (Terroir)

The vineyard of Château Gigault extends over 18.36 hectares. It is located in the communes of Mazion and Saint Genès de Blaye, notably on the highest point of the commune of Mazion. The soils are clay-limestone, clay-siliceous, and clay-loamy in nature. The average age of the vines is 35 years. The documented average yield is 45 hectolitres per hectare. The grape varieties predominantly include Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Cabernet-Sauvignon, and Chardonnay for the production of different cuvées.

Flagship Cuvées

Château Gigault produces several cuvées, including the eponymous wine Château Gigault. The « Cuvée Viva », which accounts for approximately 60% of production, is a still red wine. For the 2017 vintage, it was made from 100% Merlot, with an average vine age of 31 years. The 2005 vintage showed a blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet-Sauvignon. This cuvée is generally characterised by a fine and elegant oak influence. The estate also offers the cuvées Château les Grands Maréchaux, Château Belle Coline, and Les Chardonnays de Gigault, suggesting the production of white wines based on Chardonnay.

Vinification and Ageing

Harvesting is carried out mechanically, generally between mid-September and early October. Vinification takes place in stainless steel and concrete tanks, with gravity feeding and pigeage operations. The vatting period for Cuvée Viva is approximately 30 days. The ageing of Cuvée Viva lasts 12 months, distributed between barrels (30% new, 50% one to two years old) and tanks for the rest of the production.