Château Haut Coteau
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Located in Saint-Estèphe, Château Haut Coteau is a family-owned winegrowing estate established in 1908. Certified HVE and Vigneron Indépendant, it crafts wines under the Saint-Estèphe and Haut-Médoc appellations.
Identity
Château Haut Coteau is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Estèphe, in Gironde. It is owned by Frédéric Brousseau.
History and philosophy
Château Haut Coteau was founded in 1908. The estate is committed to environmentally friendly viticulture, certified by Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) and the Vigneron Indépendant label.
Appellations
The wines produced by Château Haut Coteau are crafted under the Saint-Estèphe and Haut-Médoc appellations.
Practical information
Château Haut Coteau is located at 16 route du vieux moulin Saint Corbian, 33180 Saint-Estèphe.
For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 56 59 39 84 or by email at chateau.haut-coteau@wanadoo.fr.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Haut Coteau located?
- Château Haut Coteau is a winegrowing estate established in the Gironde department, specifically in the commune of Saint-Estèphe. Its exact address is 16 route du vieux moulin Saint Corbian, 33180 Saint-Estèphe.
- What types of soil characterise the Château Haut Coteau vineyard?
- The Château Haut Coteau vineyard benefits from a terroir with varied soils, featuring both clay-limestone formations and clay-gravel soils, which contribute to the distinctive character of the estate's wines.
- What winemaking methods are used at Château Haut Coteau?
- Harvesting at Château Haut Coteau is carried out by hand. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats, followed by malolactic fermentation. Ageing is carried out in French oak barrels, using a combination of new oak and barrels of one to two previous wines.
- Which appellations do the wines of Château Haut Coteau belong to?
- The wines produced by Château Haut Coteau are crafted under two distinct appellations: Saint-Estèphe and Haut-Médoc. The estate notably offers an eponymous cuvée in the Saint-Estèphe appellation and another named Mystic.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vines at Château Haut Coteau thrive on varied soils composed of clay-limestone and clay-gravel formations. The grape varieties are predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc.
Signature cuvées
Château Haut Coteau notably produces an eponymous cuvée in the Saint-Estèphe appellation, a red wine characterised by its balanced structure. The estate also offers the Mystic cuvée.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting at Château Haut Coteau is carried out by hand. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats, followed by malolactic fermentation. Ageing is conducted in French oak barrels, combining new oak with barrels of one or two previous wines.
- Appellations
- Saint-Estèphe, Haut-Médoc
- Commune
- Saint-Estèphe
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Frédéric BROUSSEAU
- Second wine
- Cuvée Mystic
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 40%, Cabernet Franc 10%
Practical information
- Address
- 16 route du vieux moulin Saint Corbian, 33180 SAINT ESTEPHE
- Phone
- 05 56 59 39 84
- Contact form
- Contact the estate