Château Haut-Bertinerie
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Château Haut-Bertinerie is an HVE-certified winegrowing estate in Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux and Bordeaux Clairet, crafting red, white, and rosé wines crafted through hand-harvesting and precise barrel ageing.
Identity
Château Haut-Bertinerie is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Cubnezais, in the Gironde department. It is owned and managed by Éric Bantegnies. Vinification is overseen by Frantz Bantegnies, with the expert guidance of oenologist Hervé Romat.
History and philosophy
The estate is committed to sustainable viticulture, adopting integrated pest management principles (lutte raisonnée) to protect its vineyard. Château Haut-Bertinerie is also certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE).
Appellations
Château Haut-Bertinerie produces wines under the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation as well as the Bordeaux Clairet appellation.
Practical information
Château Haut-Bertinerie is located at 308 rue du Moulin, 33620 Cubnezais. For all enquiries, the telephone number is +33 (0)5 57 68 70 74 and the email address is contact@chateaubertinerie.com. The tasting cellar and shop are open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. On Saturdays and Sundays, visits and sales are by appointment only. Tastings at the property are available, and the estate also offers mail-order sales.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where exactly is Château Haut-Bertinerie located, and who is the owner?
- Château Haut-Bertinerie is situated in the commune of Cubnezais, in the Gironde. This winegrowing estate is owned by Éric Bantegnies, who personally manages it. The running of the estate remains a family tradition, with Frantz Bantegnies overseeing vinification, supported by the consulting expertise of oenologist Hervé Romat. The estate is a key player in the local wine region.
- Which appellations are produced at Château Haut-Bertinerie?
- Château Haut-Bertinerie produces wines under the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, renowned for the quality of its red wines. Additionally, the estate crafts wines under the Bordeaux Clairet appellation—a traditional style of rosé that is deeper in colour and more structured. These two appellations represent the estate's core production, reflecting the diversity of its expertise and terroir.
- What environmental practices are implemented at Château Haut-Bertinerie?
- Château Haut-Bertinerie is actively dedicated to sustainable viticulture. It adheres to integrated pest management principles (lutte raisonnée) to protect its vineyard, thereby minimising the environmental footprint of its operations. This approach is recognised by the Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification, verifying agricultural practices that respect the environment and biodiversity. The estate pursues various initiatives to preserve its ecosystem.
- What is the vineyard's composition and how are the vines trained?
- The vineyard of Château Haut-Bertinerie spans 75 hectares, with vines averaging 35 years of age. For the red wines, the grape varieties planted are 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Malbec (Cot). For the white wines, 90% of the plantings are Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Sauvignon Gris. The vineyard is trained using the lyre canopy system, a method that promotes optimal sunlight exposure for the grapes.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Haut-Bertinerie covers a planted area of 75 hectares. The average age of the vines is 35 years. For the red grape varieties, the plantings consist of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Malbec (Cot). The white grape varieties are divided between 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Sauvignon Gris. The vines are trained in the lyre system to optimise sun exposure. Harvesting is carried out by hand, with selective sorting of healthy berries.
Key cuvées
The estate offers a diverse range of wines, including the Château Haut-Bertinerie Grand Vin Rouge. Crafted from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this red wine is distinguished by its structure and aromatic expression, achieved through careful ageing. In white, the Château Haut-Bertinerie is a dry, still wine made from Sauvignon, whose ageing on fine lees adds notable complexity. The estate also crafts a rosé wine.
Vinification and ageing
For the red cuvée, grapes are hand-harvested with selective sorting. 90% of the wine is aged in new barrels for around 12 months, followed by 6 months of refining in vats. Rackings are carried out every two months. Blending and bottling take place at the estate. For the white cuvée, following hand-harvesting and selective berry sorting, ageing takes place on fine lees in barrels with regular bâtonnage (lees stirring) for approximately 10 months. Blending, fining, filtration, and bottling are likewise carried out on-site.
- Appellations
- Bordeaux Clairet, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
- Commune
- Cubnezais
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Classification
- Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
- Owner
- Eric Bantegnies
- Technical direction
- Frantz Bantegnies
- Surface area
- 75 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Malbec 5%, Sauvignon Blanc 90%, Sauvignon Gris 10%
Practical information
- Address
- 308 rue du Moulin, 33620 CUBNEZAIS
- Phone
- 05 57 68 70 74
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Du lundi au vendredi de 9h à 12h et de 14h à 18h, samedi et dimanche sur rendez-vous.
- Visits
- Oui sur rendez-vous