Château Haut-Marbuzet
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Château Haut-Marbuzet is a Saint-Estèphe winegrowing estate owned by the Duboscq family. It is renowned for its balanced blend of grape varieties and ageing in new oak barrels, as well as for its second wine, Mac Carthy.
Identity
Château Haut-Marbuzet is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Estèphe, in Gironde. The property is operated by SOCIETE FERMIERE H.DUBOSCQ & FILS and owned by GFA H.DUBOSCQ & FILS. Henri Duboscq oversees the management and winemaking.
History and Philosophy
The history of Château Haut-Marbuzet dates back to 1770 according to some sources, or to 1848 according to others. Hervé Duboscq took over the estate in 1952. In 1988, Château Mac-Carthy was acquired by Henri Duboscq.
The estate practices sustainable viticulture and is exploring organic methods.
Appellations
Château Haut-Marbuzet produces wines under the Saint-Estèphe appellation.
Winemaking and Ageing
Winemaking at Château Haut-Marbuzet follows traditional methods. Ageing of the main wine takes place over 15 months in 100% new oak barrels. For the Mac Carthy cuvée, ageing lasts 15 months, with 50% new oak barrels.
Practical Information
Château Haut-Marbuzet is located at 1, rue Saint-Vincent, 33180 SAINT-ESTÈPHE.
The estate is open Monday to Saturday, from 09:30 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00. During the harvest period, only tastings are available. The estate is closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Tours of the cellars and technical facilities are available by appointment. This is a paying service, starting from €25.
Telephone: +33556593054
Email: infos@haut-marbuzet.net
Find Out More
Frequently asked questions
- Who manages and makes the wine at Château Haut-Marbuzet?
- Henri Duboscq oversees the management and winemaking at Château Haut-Marbuzet. The estate is owned by GFA H.DUBOSCQ & FILS and operated by SOCIETE FERMIERE H.DUBOSCQ & FILS. The estate has a rich history, with Hervé Duboscq taking over in 1952 and Henri Duboscq acquiring Château Mac-Carthy in 1988.
- What is the composition of the vineyard at Château Haut-Marbuzet?
- The Château Haut-Marbuzet vineyard spans 75 hectares. The grape varieties planted consist of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. The vines, with an average age of around 30 to 35 years, are set on a terroir of Günzian gravel with a clay-limestone subsoil and blue clay. The harvest is conducted entirely by hand.
- What are the distinctive winemaking and ageing practices at Château Haut-Marbuzet?
- Winemaking at Château Haut-Marbuzet follows traditional methods. For the main cuvée, Château Haut-Marbuzet, ageing lasts 15 months in 100% new oak barrels. The second wine, Mac Carthy, also undergoes 15 months of ageing, using 50% new oak barrels. Furthermore, the estate practices sustainable viticulture and is exploring organic approaches.
- Which wines are produced by Château Haut-Marbuzet?
- Château Haut-Marbuzet produces several cuvées under the Saint-Estèphe appellation. The main wine is Château Haut-Marbuzet, available in 0.375L half-bottles, 0.75L bottles, and 1.5L magnums. Another cuvée is Chambert-Marbuzet, available in 0.75L bottles and 1.5L magnums. The estate's second wine is Mac Carthy, offered in 0.75L bottles.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The Château Haut-Marbuzet vineyard covers an area of 75 hectares. The soils consist of Günzian gravel over a clay-limestone subsoil, including blue clay. The average age of the vines is around 30 to 35 years.
The grape varieties planted are Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (40%), Cabernet Franc (5%), and Petit Verdot (5%). Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Key Cuvées
The estate's flagship wine is Château Haut-Marbuzet, available in 0.375L half-bottles, 0.75L bottles, and 1.5L magnums. Another cuvée is Chambert-Marbuzet, available in 0.75L bottles and 1.5L magnums. The estate's second wine is Mac Carthy, presented in 0.75L bottles.
- Appellation
- Saint-Estèphe
- Commune
- Saint-Estèphe
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Classification
- Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
- Owner
- GFA H.DUBOSCQ & FILS
- Technical direction
- Henri Duboscq
- Surface area
- 75 ha
- Second wine
- Mac Carthy
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 40%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 5%
Practical information
- Address
- 1 Rue Saint Vincent, 33180 SAINT-ESTEPHE
- Phone
- +33556593054
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Lundi 09:30 à 12:00, 14:00 à 18:00; Mardi 09:30 à 12:00, 14:00 à 18:00; Mercredi 09:30 à 12:00, 14:00 à 18:00; Jeudi 09:30 à 12:00, 14:00 à 18:00; Vendredi 09:30 à 12:00, 14:00 à 18:00; Samedi 09:30 à 12:00, 14:00 à 18:00. Pendant les vendanges : dégustation seulement. Fermé le Dimanche et jours fériés.
- Visits
- Visite des installations techniques; Visite payante à partir de 25 €; Visite sur rendez-vous