Château Grand Bertin de Saint-Clair
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Profile of Château Grand Bertin de Saint-Clair, a 4.5-hectare winegrowing estate in Bégadan (Médoc) founded in 1997 by Olivier Compagnet and Pascal Coyault, producing a barrel-aged red wine.
Identity
Château Grand Bertin de Saint-Clair is a winegrowing estate located in Bégadan, in the Gironde. It is owned by SCEA CH. GRAND BERTIN DE SAINT-CLAIR, with Olivier Compagnet and Pascal Coyault as proprietors.
History and philosophy
The estate was established in 1997. The year the cru was founded is occasionally cited as 1978 or 1998. Its founders are a legal professional and his winegrower brother-in-law, or a winegrower and a jurist depending on the sources. Olivier Compagnet and Pascal Coyault are also listed as the winemakers.
To finance its cellar in 2006, the estate created a club bringing together its most loyal customers.
Appellations
The wines produced by Château Grand Bertin de Saint-Clair are crafted under the Médoc appellation.
Flagship wines
The estate produces the Château Grand Bertin de Saint-Clair cuvée. This still red wine is distinguished by barrel ageing. Production stood at 20,000 bottles in 2013, compared to 28,000 bottles in 2009 and 2010.
Practical information
Address: 9, rte de Lesparre, 33340 Bégadan
Telephone: +33 5 56 41 57 75
Email: info@compagnetvins.com
The estate offers cellar-door sales and tastings.
A gîte is available on the property.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who are the current owners of Château Grand Bertin de Saint-Clair?
- The owners of Château Grand Bertin de Saint-Clair are Olivier Compagnet and Pascal Coyault, who are also listed as the estate's winemakers. The estate is held by SCEA CH. GRAND BERTIN DE SAINT-CLAIR, the legal entity that owns the vineyard.
- What is the surface area of the vineyard and its main grape varieties?
- The vineyard of Château Grand Bertin de Saint-Clair spans 4.5 hectares. The grape varieties are predominantly Cabernet-Sauvignon (60%), complemented by Merlot (40%). These proportions date from 2007, although other sources indicated equal parts in 1999.
- Under which appellation are Château Grand Bertin de Saint-Clair wines produced?
- The wines crafted by Château Grand Bertin de Saint-Clair are produced under the Médoc appellation. The estate is situated in the commune of Bégadan, in the Gironde. It notably produces the Château Grand Bertin de Saint-Clair cuvée, a still red wine.
- Does the estate offer visitor services?
- Yes, Château Grand Bertin de Saint-Clair offers cellar-door sales as well as tastings of its wines. In addition, a gîte is available on the property to accommodate visitors. For further information, the estate can be contacted by telephone or email.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard covers an area of 4.5 hectares. The grape varieties planted are Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, with 60% Cabernet-Sauvignon according to 2007 figures. Other sources mention equal proportions of Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot in 1999.
Vinification and ageing
Ageing of the wine from Château Grand Bertin de Saint-Clair is carried out in barrels.
- Appellation
- Médoc
- Commune
- Bégadan
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Olivier Compagnet et Pascal Coyault
- Technical direction
- Olivier Compagnet et Pascal Coyault
- Surface area
- 4.5 ha
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet-Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 40%
Practical information
- Address
- 9, rte de Lesparre, 33340 Bégadan
- Phone
- +33 5 56 41 57 75
- Contact form
- Contact the estate