Château Gunes
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Château Gûnes, located in Cissac-Médoc within the Haut-Médoc AOC, practises sustainable viticulture certified HVE 3. The winegrowing estate ages its wines in oak barrels, with no fining or filtration.
Identity
Château Gûnes is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Cissac-Médoc, in the Gironde.
History and philosophy
The residence of Château Gûnes was built in 1825. The estate is committed to sustainable viticulture, characterised by regular tillage, pruning, and leaf thinning. Herbicides are strictly prohibited. Château Gûnes is certified HVE 3 (High Environmental Value).
The appellations
The wines of Château Gûnes are produced under the Haut-Médoc Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée.
Practical information
Château Gûnes offers three guest rooms (chambres d'hôtes).
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Gunes located and under which appellation does it produce its wines?
- Château Gunes is a winegrowing estate established in the commune of Cissac-Médoc, in the Gironde. Its wines are crafted under the Haut-Médoc Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée, a renowned appellation of the Bordeaux region.
- Which grape varieties are used for the wines of Château Gunes and what are the hallmarks of its vinification?
- Château Gunes primarily uses Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled truncated cone concrete or stainless-steel vats. Alcoholic fermentation includes two daily rack-and-return operations. The estate does not fine or filter its wines. The wines are then aged in oak barrels, with the duration and proportion of new oak varying depending on the cuvée.
- Is Château Gunes committed to an environmental approach?
- Yes, Château Gunes is certified HVE 3 (High Environmental Value), reflecting its dedication to sustainable viticulture. This approach includes regular soil work, pruning, canopy management through leaf thinning, and the complete ban of herbicides.
- What are the different cuvées offered by Château Gunes and what are their characteristics?
- Château Gunes produces several cuvées. "Le Grand Vin L’Héritage du Château Gunes" and "Le Grand Vin du Château la Croix des Gunes", blended from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot, offer an ageing potential of 10 to 15 years. "La Princesse du Château Gunes", made from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, is crafted for earlier enjoyment with an ageing potential of 8 to 10 years. The estate also produces the "1785 du Château Gunes" cuvée.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Gûnes vineyard boasts vines with an overall average age of over 60 years. For the "La Princesse" cuvée, the average vine age is 25 years, while for "Le Grand Vin" it is 40 years. Harvesting is carried out by hand, plot by plot, with rigorous selection.
Signature cuvées
The estate offers several cuvées. "Grand Vin L’Héritage du Château Gunes" and "Le Grand Vin du Château la Croix des Gunes" are crafted from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. These wines are distinguished by their structure and depth, designed for an ageing potential of 10 to 15 years. The "La Princesse du Château Gunes" cuvée, made from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, is crafted to be enjoyed younger, offering an ageing potential of 8 to 10 years. The estate also produces the "1785 du Château Gunes" cuvée.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled truncated cone concrete or stainless-steel vats. Alcoholic fermentation features two daily rack-and-return (délestage) operations. The estate carries out frequent rackings. Neither fining nor filtration is performed. The wines are bottled at the château. Ageing takes place in oak barrels for up to 18 months. For "Le Grand Vin", ageing is carried out exclusively in oak barrels for 18 months, 100% of which are new oak. The "La Princesse" cuvée is aged in oak barrels for 18 months, with 5% new oak.
- Appellation
- Haut-Médoc
- Commune
- Cissac-Médoc
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Second wine
- La Princesse du Château Gunes
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Practical information
- Address
- Cissac-Médoc
- Contact form
- Contact the estate