Château Haut Cazevert
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Château Haut-Cazevert, run by Raquel and Emmanuel Jacob in Blasimon, crafts AOC Bordeaux wines across 28 hectares of clay-limestone soils under the Vignerons Indépendants label. The vineyard is planted with Merlot, Cabernet, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Sémillon and Syrah.
Identity
Château Haut-Cazevert is a winegrowing estate owned by Raquel and Emmanuel Jacob. The estate is established in the commune of Blasimon, in the Gironde.
History and philosophy
Château Haut-Cazevert is committed to an independent winemaking approach, as reflected by its membership in the Vignerons Indépendants. This philosophy highlights the dedicated craft of the winegrowers and the authentic expression of the terroir.
Appellations
The parcels of Château Haut-Cazevert are situated in Blasimon, in the heart of Entre-Deux-Mers. The estate produces wines under the Bordeaux Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée.
Practical information
Château Haut-Cazevert offers tastings of its wines. Visitors can also enjoy walks through the vineyards, and the estate provides the opportunity to dine at its guest table (table d'hôtes).
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Haut-Cazevert located and what is its main appellation?
- Château Haut-Cazevert is located in the commune of Blasimon, in the Gironde. The estate primarily produces wines under the Bordeaux Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château Haut-Cazevert?
- The estate cultivates several grape varieties. For the reds, plantings include Merlot, Cabernet and Malbec. White varieties comprise Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Sémillon. Syrah is also grown for Vin de France bottlings.
- What is the size of the vineyard and the nature of its terroir?
- The Château Haut-Cazevert vineyard spans 28 hectares. The terroir is predominantly composed of clay and limestone soils, which shape the distinctive character of the wines produced.
- Can you visit Château Haut-Cazevert and taste its wines?
- Yes, Château Haut-Cazevert offers wine tastings. Guests can also take a stroll through the vineyards and enjoy a meal at the estate's table d'hôtes.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Haut-Cazevert covers an area of 28 hectares. The estate's soils are characterised by clay and limestone. The red grape varieties comprise Merlot, Cabernet and Malbec. For the white wines, the estate cultivates Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Sémillon. A portion of the vineyard is also planted with Syrah, used to produce Vin de France wines.
Flagship cuvées
Among its offerings, the estate crafts a notable red wine, the Cuvée des Artistes. This blend of Merlot and Malbec is aged in oak barrels, yielding wines that generally display a well-defined structure and rich aromas shaped by wood ageing.
Vinification and ageing
Among the ageing practices at Château Haut-Cazevert, barrel maturation is key for the Cuvée des Artistes. This method helps craft red wines that develop refined aromatic profiles and greater complexity through contact with oak.
- Appellations
- Bordeaux, Vin de France
- Commune
- Blasimon
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Raquel et Emmanuel Jacob
- Surface area
- 28 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Sémillon, Syrah
Practical information
- Address
- Blasimon
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Dégustation des vins de la propriété, balade dans les vignes, et possibilité de dîner à la table d'hôtes.