Château Grangey
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Château Grangey, a family-owned winegrowing estate in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, produces Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines. It offers tours and tastings at the property.
Identity
Château Grangey is a family-owned winegrowing estate located in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, in the Gironde. Franck Mio is the estate's owner, managing vineyard management and winemaking. Élodie manages estate operations, while Yannick and Matthieu are in charge of welcoming visitors.
History and philosophy
Château Grangey was established in 1953. The estate is dedicated to crafting still red wines.
Appellations
The estate produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Practical information
Château Grangey offers tastings and direct sales at the property.
Visits
The estate offers a variety of intimate tour and tasting experiences:
- Un Instant à Grangey: A one-hour tasting of three wines, held on the terrace.
- De la terre au raisin, du raisin au vin: A one-hour group tour taking in the vineyard and cellar, followed by a tutored tasting of four cuvées.
- Un voyage dans le temps: A one-hour private tour exploring the evolution of wine across five vintages.
- L'Âme de Grangey: A privileged 90-minute encounter with the owner, including a buggy tour of the vineyard, a barrel tasting from a foudre, and a guided tasting of six cuvées.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who manages Château Grangey?
- Château Grangey is a family-run estate. Franck Mio is the owner, overseeing viticulture and winemaking. Élodie manages the estate's day-to-day operations. Visitors are hosted and welcomed by Yannick and Matthieu.
- What are the grape varieties and appellations of Château Grangey?
- Château Grangey's grape varieties are primarily Merlot, complemented by Malbec, which makes up 2% of the blend in certain cuvées. The estate crafts wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru and Saint-Émilion appellations.
- How are the wines aged at Château Grangey?
- Wines at Château Grangey are matured using a variety of vessels. Ageing takes place in vats, barrels, and amphorae. The estate also uses foudres and stainless-steel vats to refine its wines, enhancing the complexity of their profiles.
- What types of tours does Château Grangey offer?
- Château Grangey offers several intimate tasting experiences, including "Un Instant à Grangey" (a tasting of three wines), "De la terre au raisin, du raisin au vin" (a vineyard and cellar visit with a four-cuvée tasting), "Un voyage dans le temps" (discovering the evolution of wine across five vintages), and "L'Âme de Grangey" (a meeting with the owner, buggy tour, foudre tasting, and six cuvées).
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard is characterised by vines averaging around sixty years of age. The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot, complemented by Malbec, which accounts for 2% of the blend in select cuvées.
Flagship cuvées
Château Grangey produces red wines that can be enjoyed young or after several years of cellaring. Recommended tasting conditions suggest a serving temperature between 16 and 18 °C, pairing beautifully with a roast leg of lamb.
Vinification and ageing
Ageing takes place in vats and barrels. The estate also uses amphorae, foudres, and stainless-steel vats to mature its wines.
- Appellations
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Franck Mio
- Technical direction
- Franck Mio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Malbec 2%
Practical information
- Address
- Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Visites-dégustations intimistes