Château Jamin
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Profile of Château Jamin, an estate owned by Vignobles J.-C. Lobre in Rimons. The 70-hectare, HVE3-certified winegrowing estate produces wines under the Bordeaux appellation.

Identity
Château Jamin is a winegrowing estate owned by Vignobles J.-C. Lobre. The property is located in Rimons, in the Gironde.
History and Philosophy
The main building of Château Jamin, built in 1892, has become the home of the Lobre family. The estate is committed to environmentally friendly practices, as evidenced by its Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE3) certification.
Appellations
Château Jamin wines are produced under the Bordeaux appellation.
Practical Information
For any questions or enquiries, the contact email address is: contact@vignobles-lobre.com.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Jamin located and who owns it?
- Château Jamin is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Rimons, in the Gironde. It is part of Vignobles J.-C. Lobre. The estate's main residence, built in 1892, serves as the home of the Lobre family, highlighting the family-run nature of the property.
- What is the size of the vineyard and what types of soil characterise it?
- The Château Jamin vineyard covers a total area of 70 hectares. The terroirs are diverse, displaying clay-limestone, clay-loam, and clay-siliceous characteristics. This variety of soils contributes to the complexity of the wines produced on the estate.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château Jamin and under which appellation are the wines produced?
- Château Jamin’s grape varieties comprise Merlot, planted across 45 hectares, and Sémillon, grown over 25 hectares. The wines produced by the estate are crafted under the Bordeaux appellation. The property notably offers a red cuvée, Château Jamin, which is aged in vats.
- Is Château Jamin committed to an environmental approach?
- Yes, Château Jamin is committed to environmentally friendly practices, as evidenced by its Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE3) certification. This certification recognises the sustainable farming practices implemented across the estate to protect biodiversity and natural resources.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The Château Jamin vineyard spans a total area of 70 hectares. The soils are diverse, featuring a mix of clay-limestone, clay-loam, and clay-siliceous characteristics.
The grape varieties planted include both red and white grapes. For red grape varieties, Merlot accounts for 45 hectares. As for white grape varieties, Sémillon is grown on 25 hectares.
Flagship Cuvées
The estate produces a red cuvée, Château Jamin, under the Bordeaux appellation. This wine is aged in vats.
Vinification and Ageing
The estate's wines are aged in vats.
- Appellation
- Bordeaux
- Commune
- Rimons
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- VIGNOBLES J.-C. LOBRE
- Surface area
- 70 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 64%, Sémillon 36%
Practical information
- Address
- Rimons
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
