Château Hautes Graves d'Arthus
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Château Hautes Graves d'Arthus is a family-owned winegrowing estate in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, owned by Jean-Frédéric Musset. Its 2-hectare vineyard, boasting vines over 65 years old, sits on gravelly and sandy soils.
Identity
Château Hautes Graves d'Arthus is situated in the commune of Vignonet, in the Gironde department. It is owned by Jean-Frédéric Musset, who succeeded his father, Gérard Musset.
History and philosophy
The Musset family has been established at the estate since the beginning of the last century. Today, Jean-Frédéric Musset carries on this winemaking lineage. The estate perpetuates a winegrowing tradition deeply rooted in its terroir.
The appellations
Château Hautes Graves d'Arthus produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Winemaking and ageing
Vinification is carried out traditionally in temperature-controlled concrete vats. Maceration lasts between 4 and 5 weeks. Ageing then takes place in French oak barrels for a period of 12 months. Bottling is carried out at the estate.
Practical information
For any enquiries or further information, the estate can be contacted via the dedicated page on their website.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary appellation for the wines of Château Hautes Graves d'Arthus?
- Château Hautes Graves d'Arthus produces its wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, renowned for its distinctive red wines.
- What grape varieties are planted at Château Hautes Graves d'Arthus?
- The vineyard is planted predominantly with Merlot (88%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (12%), which make up the estate's wine blend.
- What is the average age of the vines at Château Hautes Graves d'Arthus?
- The average age of the vines at Château Hautes Graves d'Arthus is over 65 years, which contributes to greater concentration and aromatic complexity in the wines.
- How are vinification and ageing carried out at Château Hautes Graves d'Arthus?
- Traditional vinification takes place in temperature-controlled concrete vats with a 4 to 5-week maceration period. Ageing is conducted in French oak barrels for 12 months.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Hautes Graves d'Arthus covers an area of 2 hectares. The soils are gravelly and sandy. The vines have an average age of over 65 years. The grape varieties planted consist of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Flagship cuvées
The main cuvée of Château Hautes Graves d'Arthus is characterised by a faithful expression of its Saint-Émilion Grand Cru terroir, offering a profile where fruit and structure are prominently showcased.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Vignonet
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Jean-Frédéric MUSSET
- Technical direction
- Jean-Frédéric Musset
- Surface area
- 2 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 88%, Cabernet Franc 12%
Practical information
- Address
- 149 rue la Grave, 33330 Vignonet
- Phone
- 06 79 03 47 40
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- 9h-17h
- Visits
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