Château Haut-Musset
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Château Haut-Musset is a family-owned estate in Montagne-Saint-Émilion, managed by Véronique Abbadie-Casenoube. It produces barrel-aged red wines crafted from Merlot and Cabernet Franc grown on clay-gravel soils.
Identity
Château Haut-Musset is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Lalande-de-Pomerol. It is owned by Véronique Abbadie-Casenoube.
History and philosophy
Château Haut-Musset is a family-run property passed down from mother to daughter. In 1997, women took over the estate and created the Château Haut-Musset brand.
The appellations
The estate produces wines under the Montagne-Saint-Émilion appellation.
Signature wines
The estate's flagship wine is Château Haut-Musset. It is a still red wine. The estate's wines are crafted from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Winemaking and ageing
To craft its wines, the estate uses densimetric sorting and gentle maceration with light pump-overs. Ageing takes place in vats and casks, or specifically in oak barrels for a period that has lasted fourteen months for certain vintages. Some vintages have been vinified without added sulphur.
Practical information
Château Haut-Musset is located at 13 Rue de Musset, 33500 Lalande-de-Pomerol. For inquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)5 57 51 24 85 or by email at hautmusset@orange.fr.
The estate offers wine sales and tastings directly at the property.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is the owner of Château Haut-Musset?
- The owner of Château Haut-Musset is Véronique Abbadie-Casenoube. This winegrowing property is a family estate handed down from mother to daughter. In 1997, women took over the helm and established the Château Haut-Musset brand. The management and character of the estate remain deeply rooted in this female lineage.
- Under which primary appellation are Château Haut-Musset wines produced?
- The wines of Château Haut-Musset are produced under the Montagne-Saint-Émilion appellation. This is the primary and sole appellation for the estate's wines. Although the estate itself is located in the commune of Lalande-de-Pomerol, its wines belong to this specific Bordeaux appellation, guaranteeing their origin and quality according to appellation standards.
- What grape varieties are planted in the Château Haut-Musset vineyard?
- The Château Haut-Musset vineyard is primarily planted with 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. This blend gives the estate's wines their distinctive character, with Merlot typically providing roundness and fruitiness, while Cabernet Franc contributes structure and aromatic complexity. This grape variety composition is a cornerstone of the identity of Château Haut-Musset wines.
- What are the soils like on the Château Haut-Musset terroir?
- The terroir of Château Haut-Musset is characterised by clay-gravel soils. The estate features a boutique vineyard located in the Musset sector, with south-facing clay-loam parcels facing the northern slopes of Saint-Émilion. This soil profile and exposure directly foster optimal vine growth and grape quality.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Haut-Musset is a boutique estate located in the Musset sector. The soils are clay-gravel, with south-facing clay-loam plots looking towards the northern slopes of Saint-Émilion. The grape varieties planted are Merlot and Cabernet Franc. In 2002, the plantings were 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.
- Appellation
- Montagne-Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Lalande-de-Pomerol
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- ABBADIE-CASENOUBE Véronique
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 20%
Practical information
- Address
- 13 Rue de Musset, 33500 LALANDE DE POMEROL
- Phone
- 05 57 51 24 85
- hautmusset@orange.fr