Château Haut-Pommarède
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Château Haut-Pommarède is a historic winegrowing estate in Castres, owned by Dominique Haverlan. It produces Graves appellation wines on deep gravel soils, featuring barrel ageing for reds and oak ageing on the lees for whites.
Identity
Château Haut-Pommarède is a winegrowing estate located in Castres, Gironde. It is owned by Dominique Haverlan.
History and philosophy
The history of Château Haut-Pommarède dates back to the 13th century. The estate was acquired by Dominique Haverlan in 2011.
Appellations
The estate produces wines under the Graves appellation.
Practical information
The estate is located at 22-24, route de Pommarède, 33640 Castres. For any enquiries, Château Haut-Pommarède can be contacted by telephone on 05 56 67 01 34 or by email at hautpommarede@wanadoo.fr. Tastings and direct sales at the property are available.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is the current owner of Château Haut-Pommarède?
- Château Haut-Pommarède is owned by Dominique Haverlan, who acquired the winegrowing estate in 2011. The property is located in the commune of Castres-Gironde, where it produces wines under the Graves appellation. While the estate's history dates back to the 13th century, it continues to thrive in the Bordeaux wine landscape under Dominique Haverlan's stewardship.
- What are the characteristics of the terroir at Château Haut-Pommarède?
- The vineyard at Château Haut-Pommarède is established on a distinctive terroir characterised by soils composed of large gravel pebbles. These gravel layers can reach a remarkable depth of up to 18 metres in places. This soil type is a key factor contributing to the typicity of the wines produced at the estate, particularly those under the Graves appellation.
- Which grape varieties are used for Château Haut-Pommarède wines?
- Château Haut-Pommarède uses several grape varieties to craft its wines. For the red wines, plantings include Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, often in equal proportions or with one dominating depending on the cuvée. For the white wines, Sémillon and Sauvignon are blended, generally in equal parts or with a predominance of one variety. These varietal choices are classic expressions of the Graves appellation.
- How are vinification and ageing carried out at Château Haut-Pommarède?
- Vinification and ageing at Château Haut-Pommarède vary according to the wine style and cuvée. Red wines are aged in oak barrels for varying durations, such as 12 months for Château Haut-Pommarède AOC Graves Rouge and 2 months for the Élégance de Château Haut-Pommarède AOC Graves Rouge cuvée. White wines are aged on their lees for 6 months in oak barrels, which are renewed every three years.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard is characterised by soils composed of large gravel pebbles, reaching a depth of up to 18 metres in places.
Key cuvées
Château Haut-Pommarède AOC Graves Rouge
This red wine is crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, offering a balanced blend between the two grape varieties. It is aged in oak barrels for 12 months. The 2022 vintage displays a classic aromatic profile for a red Graves, with recommended cellaring potential between 2024 and 2028. Annual production for this vintage is approximately 80,000 bottles.
Château Haut-Pommarède AOC Graves Blanc
This white wine is crafted from an equal blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon. It is aged on its lees for 6 months in oak barrels, renewed every three years.
Élégance de Château Haut-Pommarède AOC Graves Rouge
This red cuvée is Merlot-dominant, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon. It benefits from 2 months of barrel ageing.
Élégance de Château Haut-Pommarède AOC Graves Blanc
This white cuvée blends a majority of Sauvignon with Sémillon. It is aged on its lees for 6 months in oak barrels, renewed every three years.
Vinification and ageing
For the red wines, ageing takes place in oak barrels, with durations varying depending on the cuvée—notably 12 months for Château Haut-Pommarède rouge and 2 months for the Élégance rouge cuvée. The white wines are aged on their lees for 6 months in oak barrels, which are renewed every three years.
- Appellation
- Graves
- Commune
- Castres-Gironde
- Wine region
- Graves & Sauternais
- Owner
- Dominique Haverlan
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 50%, Sémillon 50%, Sauvignon 50%
Practical information
- Address
- 22-24, route de Pommarède, 33640 CASTRES
- Phone
- 05 56 67 01 34
- Contact form
- Contact the estate