Château Haut-Calens
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Château Haut-Calens, located in Beautiran in the Graves appellation, is managed by the Yung family. The estate produces red wines from a 9-hectare vineyard planted with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, situated on gravelly soils.
Identity
Château Haut-Calens is located in the commune of Beautiran, in Gironde. It is owned by Albert Yung, with Thierry Yung managing the estate.
History and Philosophy
The history of Château Haut-Calens dates back at least to 1879, the year Monsieur Révolat was awarded a gold medal for one of his harvests. Part of the estate was once owned by General Eugène Dubern. In the 1970s, Monsieur Albert Yung undertook a major modernisation of the property, replanting the vineyard and updating the cellars and vat room.
Appellations
Château Haut-Calens produces wines under the AOC Graves Rouge appellation.
Practical Information
Château Haut-Calens is located in Beautiran (33640). For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 56 67 05 25 or by email at vignobles.tyung@orange.fr. The estate does not offer accommodation or direct sales at the property.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who owns Château Haut-Calens and who manages the estate?
- Château Haut-Calens is owned by Albert Yung, and the estate is managed by Thierry Yung. Located in Beautiran, Gironde, the property produces wines under the Graves appellation. It covers 9 hectares and boasts a rich history dating back to at least 1879.
- What are the vineyard composition and terroir at Château Haut-Calens?
- The 9-hectare Château Haut-Calens vineyard is planted with 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. The average vine age is 25 years. The terroir features gravelly soils over sandy-clay-limestone subsoils. Planting density ranges between 3,300 and 5,000 vines per hectare, contributing to the quality of the red wines produced.
- How are vinification and ageing carried out at Château Haut-Calens?
- At Château Haut-Calens, the harvest is conducted mechanically. Maceration for the red wines lasts around 20 days. Ageing of these red wines extends over a 12-month period. These winemaking methods are used to craft the estate's cuvées, including the specific “Graves Fûts de Chêne” bottling, reflecting the hallmarks of their terroir.
- Does Château Haut-Calens offer direct sales or accommodation?
- Château Haut-Calens offers neither accommodation nor direct sales at the property. For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 56 67 05 25 or by email at vignobles.tyung@orange.fr. Located in Beautiran (33640), the estate is dedicated to the production of red wines under the AOC Graves appellation.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The Château Haut-Calens vineyard covers 9 hectares dedicated to red wine production. The average vine age is 25 years. The soils are gravelly with sandy-clay-limestone subsoils. Planting density ranges between 3,300 and 5,000 vines per hectare.
The grape varieties planted consist of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc.
Flagship Cuvées
The estate's portfolio includes Château Haut-Calens and a dedicated cuvée named “Graves Fûts de Chêne”. These wines are crafted to express the characteristics of their original terroir. The average annual production of red wine is 60,000 bottles.
Vinification and Ageing
Harvesting at Château Haut-Calens is carried out mechanically. Maceration lasts approximately 20 days. The red wines undergo an ageing period of 12 months.
- Appellation
- Graves
- Commune
- Beautiran
- Wine region
- Graves & Sauternais
- Owner
- Albert Yung
- Technical direction
- Thierry Yung
- Surface area
- 9 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 60%, Cabernet Franc 40%
Practical information
- Address
- 33640 BEAUTIRAN
- Phone
- 05 56 67 05 25
- Contact form
- Contact the estate