Château Haut-Meyreau
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Château Haut-Meyreau, located in Dardenac, is owned by Vignobles Invindia. Founded in 1802, the estate spans 110 hectares and produces wines under the Entre-deux-Mers, Bordeaux, and Bordeaux rosé appellations.
Identity
Château Haut-Meyreau is situated in the commune of Dardenac. It is one of the estates belonging to Vignobles Invindia.
History and philosophy
The history of Château Haut-Meyreau began in 1802. Originally, the estate covered an area of 2 hectares. Château Haut-Meyreau was passed down through six generations of the same family.
In 2014, the estate was acquired by Vignobles Invindia. This group was founded in 1987 by Jean-Claude Bernard and Jean-Pierre Derouet.
The appellations
Château Haut-Meyreau produces wines under the Entre-deux-Mers, Bordeaux rosé, and Bordeaux appellations.
Practical information
Château Haut-Meyreau is located at: 1, Goumin, 33420 Dardenac. You can contact the estate by telephone on +33 6 48 71 76 31 or by email at vignobles@hlaborde.fr. The estate offers cellar-door sales as well as tastings.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Haut-Meyreau located and who owns it?
- Château Haut-Meyreau is located in the commune of Dardenac. This winegrowing estate is owned by the Vignobles Invindia group, which was founded in 1987 by Jean-Claude Bernard and Jean-Pierre Derouet. The history of Château Haut-Meyreau dates back to 1802, and it was handed down through six generations of the same family before being acquired by Vignobles Invindia in 2014.
- Which appellations are produced by Château Haut-Meyreau and which grape varieties are used?
- Château Haut-Meyreau produces wines under the Entre-deux-Mers, Bordeaux rosé, and Bordeaux appellations. The grape varieties for the white wines include Sauvignon (dominant), Sémillon, and Muscadelle. For the rosés, Cabernet Franc is a key variety. The red wines are predominantly crafted from Merlot and Cabernets, with Merlot making up the majority of certain blends.
- Does Château Haut-Meyreau offer different wine cuvées?
- Yes, Château Haut-Meyreau offers several cuvées. White wines notably include L'Éclat and L'Exalté, occasionally featuring 100% Sauvignon cuvées. For the rosés, the estate produces a cuvée crafted from Cabernet Franc, which can be a single varietal. In red, the estate markets cuvées such as Libre, Légende d'Automne, and Entre Ciel... et Terre..., illustrating the varied expressions of their red wines.
- What are the vinification and ageing practices at Château Haut-Meyreau?
- Vinification and ageing methods at Château Haut-Meyreau vary depending on the cuvée. Some wines are aged in vat, while others may be vinified or aged in barrels. The estate also explores vinification techniques with no added sulphur for certain cuvées, demonstrating versatility in its winemaking approaches.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Haut-Meyreau vineyard extends across 110 hectares.
The grape varieties for white wines include Sauvignon (the dominant variety), Sémillon (accounting for 20% in certain 2016 blends), and Muscadelle. For the rosé wines, Cabernet Franc is the primary grape variety, making up 90% of certain 2012 blends, and even bottled as a single-varietal wine in vintages such as 2008 and 2011. The red wine plantings rely on a blend of Merlot (60%) and Cabernets, as seen in 2006 vintages.
Flagship cuvées
The estate offers several cuvées. Among the white wines are Château Haut-Meyreau L'Éclat and Château Haut-Meyreau L'Exalté. A 100% Sauvignon white cuvée was produced in 2018. Blended white wines have also been crafted, including a Bordeaux blanc in 2015 and 2018.
For the rosés, Château Haut-Meyreau offers a cuvée based on Cabernet Franc, sometimes as a pure single varietal. In red, Château Haut-Meyreau Libre is one of the estate's cuvées. Other red cuvées include Légende d'Automne and Entre Ciel... et Terre....
Vinification and ageing
Vinification practices vary according to the cuvée. Some wines are aged in vat, such as the 2023 white cuvée. Other wines, like a 2022 white wine, may be vinified in oak barrels. Notably, certain vintages, such as the 2021 L'Éclat red cuvée, can be crafted with no added sulphur.
- Appellations
- Entre-deux-Mers, Bordeaux Rosé, Bordeaux
- Commune
- Dardenac
- Wine region
- Entre-deux-Mers
- Owner
- Vignobles Invindia
- Surface area
- 20 ha
- Grape varieties
- Sauvignon, Sémillon 20%, Muscadelle, Cabernet Franc, Merlot 60%, Cabernets
Practical information
- Address
- 1, Goumin, 33420 Dardenac
- Phone
- +33 6 48 71 76 31
- Contact form
- Contact the estate