Château Haut Couloumey
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Château Haut Couloumey, located in Lesparre-Médoc, is a family-run winegrowing estate in the Médoc AOC. Owned by Pascal Sallenave, it farms 14 hectares of sustainably managed vines, planted predominantly with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, producing red wines.
Identity
Château Haut Couloumey is located in the commune of Lesparre-Médoc, in the Gironde. The estate is owned by Pascal Sallenave.
History and Philosophy
The estate was established in 1998, with the first estate-bottled vintage produced in 2003. The working philosophy at Château Haut Couloumey is rooted in sustainable viticulture.
Appellations
The wines of Château Haut Couloumey are produced under the Médoc appellation. The estate is located in Lesparre-Médoc.
Practical Information
Château Haut Couloumey is located on Chemin du Cabanon, 33340 Lesparre-Médoc. For any enquiries, you can contact the estate by phone on +33 (0)6 86 82 48 07 or by email at contact@hautcouloumey.fr.
The tasting cellar and shop are open Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, by appointment. The estate welcomes visitors for tours and tastings, also by prior appointment. Direct sales are available at the property.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Château Haut Couloumey wines?
- Château Haut Couloumey produces wines under the Médoc appellation. This appellation applies to all cuvées listed by the estate.
- What is the vineyard area of Château Haut Couloumey and its grape varieties?
- The Château Haut Couloumey vineyard covers a total area of 14 hectares. The grape varieties are dominated by Merlot (70%), complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (25%) and Cabernet Franc (5%).
- What viticultural practices are used at Château Haut Couloumey?
- Château Haut Couloumey practises sustainable viticulture. One key feature is the grass cover planted across all vineyard rows, aiding in soil management.
- Is it possible to visit Château Haut Couloumey and purchase wine there?
- Yes, Château Haut Couloumey welcomes visitors for tours and tastings by appointment. Wines can also be purchased directly from the estate during cellar opening hours.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The vineyard spans a total surface area of 14 hectares, comprising 10 hectares of directly owned land and 4 hectares under leasehold. The soils consist of sand and fine gravel. The vineyard's grape varieties are predominantly Merlot (70%), complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (25%) and Cabernet Franc (5%). The vines have an average age of 15 years. All inter-rows are grassed over, and planting density is 5,000 vines/ha, with a row spacing of 2 metres and a trellising height of 1.30m.
Flagship Cuvées
Château Haut Couloumey produces several red wine cuvées. Cuvée Manon is aged for 18 months in new oak barrels. Cuvée Méline, predominantly made of Merlot (80%), is also a red cuvée. A Bag-in-Box (BIB) cuvée is also available.
Vinification and Ageing
Vinification is carried out using traditional methods. The wines are aged in small-capacity stainless steel vats, particularly for plot-by-plot selection. Cuvée Manon benefits from 18 months of ageing in new oak barrels.
- Appellation
- Médoc
- Commune
- Lesparre-Médoc
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Pascal Sallenave
- Technical direction
- Pascal Sallenave
- Surface area
- 14 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25%, Cabernet Franc 5%
Practical information
- Address
- Chemin du Cabanon, 33340 LESPARRE-MEDOC
- Phone
- 06 86 82 48 07
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Du lundi au vendredi 9h00 - 12h00 / 14h00 - 19h00
- Visits
- Accueil et dégustation sur RDV.