Château Gracia
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Château Gracia is a 3-hectare Saint-Émilion winegrowing estate founded by Michel Gracia in 1994. It produces organically farmed Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines, including the Château Gracia and Les Angelots de Gracia cuvées.
Identity
Château Gracia is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Émilion, in Gironde. It is owned and managed by Michel Gracia.
History and philosophy
The story of Château Gracia began in 1994, when Michel Gracia, then a stonemason, acquired his first parcels of vines in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes. The estate rose to prominence from 1997 onwards as part of the “garage wine” movement, in which Jean-Luc Thevenin and Alain Vauthier were influential figures. The acquisition of a second parcel led to the creation of the Les Angelots de Gracia cuvée. The estate is actively engaged in organic conversion.
Appellations
Château Gracia produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the owner of Château Gracia and when was it established?
- Château Gracia is owned and managed by Michel Gracia. The estate's history began in 1994 when Michel Gracia acquired his first vines in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes. The property subsequently gained renown from 1997 as part of the “garage wine” movement.
- Which appellations and cuvées are produced by Château Gracia?
- Château Gracia produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. The flagship cuvée is Château Gracia, accompanied by a second wine named Les Angelots de Gracia, also under the same appellation. The estate also produces an additional cuvée named De Nerville. Average annual production ranges between 4,000 and 9,000 bottles.
- What is the composition of the vineyard at Château Gracia and is it certified?
- The vineyard of Château Gracia extends over around 3 hectares, with vines averaging 35 years old. The grape varieties are 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The harvest is completed by hand. The estate is in organic conversion and is certified organic.
- Is it possible to visit Château Gracia and how can the estate be contacted?
- Visits to Château Gracia are possible by prior appointment. Direct sales at the estate and mail orders are not available. The property is located at Rue du Thau, 33330 Saint-Émilion. To get in touch, you can call +33 (0)5 57 24 77 98 or send an email to michelgracia@wanadoo.fr.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Gracia vineyard covers approximately 3 hectares, with vines averaging 35 years of age. The grape varieties consist of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Harvesting is carried out entirely by hand.
Flagship cuvées
The estate's principal cuvée is Château Gracia, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. It is complemented by a second cuvée, Les Angelots de Gracia, also a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. The estate additionally crafts the De Nerville cuvée. Average production ranges between 4,000 and 9,000 bottles per year.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Michel Gracia
- Technical direction
- Michel Gracia
- Surface area
- 2.2 ha
- Second wine
- Les Angelots de Gracia
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%
Practical information
- Address
- Rue du Thau, 33330 Saint-Emilion
- Phone
- 05 57 24 77 98
- Visits
- Oui sur rendez-vous