Château Haut Maurin
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Château Haut Maurin, a family-owned estate for four generations in Donzac, produces wines across various Bordeaux appellations. Certified HVE3, the estate manages 30 hectares of vines on gravelly clay-limestone soils.
Identity
Château Haut Maurin is a winegrowing estate located at the locality of Grand-Village, in the commune of Donzac (33410). The property belongs to EARL Vignobles Sanfourche. Jean-Louis Sanfourche is the current winemaker, representing the Sanfourche family, who have owned the estate for several generations.
History and Philosophy
The history of Château Haut Maurin began in 1917. The estate has been owned by the Sanfourche family for four generations. Over time, the family expanded the vineyard while committing to an environmentally friendly approach, achieved through HVE3 (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certification.
Appellations
Château Haut Maurin produces wines under various appellations, notably Bordeaux blanc, Cadillac, Cadillac-côtes-de-bordeaux, Premières-côtes-de-bordeaux, Entre-deux-mers, and Bordeaux clairet.
Practical Information
Château Haut Maurin is located at the locality of Grand-Village, 33410 Donzac.
For any enquiries or to arrange a tasting, the estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)5 56 62 97 43 or +33 (0)7 62 36 48 60, or by email at jean-louis.sanfourche@wanadoo.fr. The tasting cellar is open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:00, and Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00. It is closed on Sundays. Tastings at the property are available.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Haut Maurin located and who is the current owner?
- Château Haut Maurin is located in the commune of Donzac, in the Gironde department, at the locality of Grand-Village. It is owned by EARL Vignobles Sanfourche. Currently, Jean-Louis Sanfourche is the winemaker managing the estate, carrying forward the family heritage that began in 1917, with the Sanfourche family at the helm for four generations.
- What are the characteristics of the Château Haut Maurin vineyard and its environmental certifications?
- The Château Haut Maurin vineyard spans 30 hectares and rests on gravelly clay-limestone soils. The vines, averaging 25 to 30 years of age, are trained in single Guyot and benefit from a temperate climate with oceanic influence. The estate is committed to an environmentally conscious approach certified by HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale), reflecting sustainable viticultural practices.
- Which grape varieties are grown and which appellations are produced at Château Haut Maurin?
- Château Haut Maurin cultivates several grape varieties: Merlot and Petit Verdot for red wines, along with Sauvignon and Sémillon for white wines. The estate produces wines under various appellations, including Bordeaux, Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux, Cadillac, Entre-deux-Mers, and Bordeaux Clairet. This diversity allows for the production of still red, white, and rosé wines.
- How are the vinification and ageing carried out at Château Haut Maurin?
- For red wines, vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, with maceration lasting 15 to 20 days at controlled temperatures. The ageing of Château Haut Maurin Bordeaux Supérieur, for example, is conducted in stainless steel and concrete vats. For certain white wines, the estate favours unoaked ageing. Still white, rosé, and sweet white wines have also been produced, using Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon, and Sémillon depending on the cuvée.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The Château Haut Maurin vineyard spans an area of 30 hectares. The soils are gravelly clay-limestone. The regional climate is temperate, marked by oceanic influence. The vines, with an average age between 25 and 30 years, are pruned in single Guyot.
The estate's grape varieties include Merlot and Petit Verdot for red wines, as well as Sauvignon and Sémillon for white wines.
Key Cuvées
Among the wines produced by Château Haut Maurin are still whites, still rosés, and still reds.
The Château Haut Maurin Bordeaux Supérieur cuvée is crafted from Merlot and Petit Verdot. It typically displays an aromatic profile dominated by black fruit, underpinned by a well-balanced structure. The estate has also produced single-varietal white wines, such as a Sémillon or a Sauvignon.
Rosés, such as Château Haut Maurin Bordeaux clairet, have been made from Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, while sweet white wines have also been crafted.
Vinification and Ageing
For red winemaking, vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, with maceration lasting between 15 and 20 days at controlled temperatures. The ageing of Château Haut Maurin Bordeaux Supérieur is carried out in stainless steel and concrete vats. For certain white wines, the estate opts for ageing without any oak contact.
- Appellations
- Bordeaux, Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux, Cadillac, Entre-deux-Mers, Bordeaux Clairet
- Commune
- Donzac
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Famille Sanfourche (depuis 4 générations), Jean-Louis Sanfourche (actuel)
- Technical direction
- Jean-Louis Sanfourche
- Surface area
- 30 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon, Sémillon
Practical information
- Address
- lieu-dit Grand-Village, 33410 Donzac
- Phone
- (+33) 7 62 36 48 60
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Lundi-Vendredi: 08h00-18h00, Samedi: 09h00-17h00, Dimanche: Fermé
- Visits
- Dégustation à la propriété Oui