Château l'Argilus du Roi
Updated on
Factsheet on Château l'Argilus du Roi, a 5-hectare winegrowing estate in the Saint-Estèphe appellation, owned by Martial Mignet and renowned for its elegant red wines.
Identity
Château l'Argilus du Roi is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Estèphe, in Gironde. It is owned by Martial Mignet, with Bruno Marlet serving as technical director.
History and philosophy
The Château l'Argilus du Roi estate was founded by José Bueno. Martial Mignet acquired it in 2010. The buildings and winery were built in 2004. The estate practices traditional and sustainable viticulture.
Appellations
Château l'Argilus du Roi produces wines under the Saint-Estèphe appellation.
Practical information
The estate is located at Lieu dit "Taste Sud" - Leyssac, 1 rue du Brame Hame, 33180 Saint-Estèphe. Contact details are: telephone 05 56 73 49 78 and email contact@chateaulargilusduroi.fr. Direct sales at the estate are available. The tasting cellar is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00. Visits by appointment are also available. In addition, the estate offers guest rooms in an 18th-century outbuilding.
Find out more
Frequently asked questions
- What are the characteristics of the terroir at Château l'Argilus du Roi?
- The vineyard of Château l'Argilus du Roi covers 5 hectares. Its soils are composed of clay-limestone gravels, providing an ideal environment for vine growing. The parcels are predominantly planted with red grape varieties, with a mix led by Merlot (55%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) and Petit Verdot (5%). The average age of the vines is between 35 and 40 years, contributing to the concentration and complexity of the wines.
- How does Château l'Argilus du Roi vinify its wines?
- Vinification at Château l'Argilus du Roi begins with rigorous grape sorting, carried out both on the vine and on the sorting table. Each grape variety is vinified separately in medium-sized, temperature-controlled stainless steel vats following traditional methods. Ageing lasts 12 months in French oak barrels, 40% of which are new oak, bringing complexity and structure to the wines.
- What is the history of Château l'Argilus du Roi and who is the current owner?
- Château l'Argilus du Roi was founded by José Bueno. Martial Mignet acquired the estate in 2010. The property's buildings and winery were constructed in 2004. Martial Mignet is the current owner, with Bruno Marlet serving as technical director. Located in the commune of Saint-Estèphe, the estate farms its vineyards according to traditional, sustainable principles.
- What are the options for visiting Château l'Argilus du Roi or buying its wines?
- Château l'Argilus du Roi offers direct sales at the property. The cellar is open Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00. For those wishing to discover the estate, visits are organised by appointment. The property also offers guest rooms in an 18th-century outbuilding, providing a complete vineyard experience. The estate is located at Lieu dit "Taste Sud" - Leyssac, 1 rue du Brame Hame, 33180 Saint-Estèphe.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard spans 5 hectares, planted primarily with red grape varieties. The soils consist of clay-limestone gravels. The average age of the vines is between 35 and 40 years. The grape variety distribution comprises Merlot (55%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) and Petit Verdot (5%). Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Flagship cuvées
The estate produces a red wine characterised by the finesse of its aromas, supple tannins, and notes of fresh red fruit with hints of violet. Among its cuvées is "Harmonie", first released in 2019. The blend of this cuvée consists of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Annual production is approximately 30,000 bottles.
Vinification and ageing
The vinification process includes meticulous sorting of the harvest, carried out both on the vine and on sorting tables. Vinification takes place variety by variety in medium-capacity, temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, using traditional methods. Ageing lasts 12 months in French oak barrels, with 40% new oak.
- Appellation
- Saint-Estèphe
- Commune
- Saint-Estèphe
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Martial Mignet
- Technical direction
- Bruno Marlet
- Surface area
- 5 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 55%, Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Petit Verdot 5%
Practical information
- Address
- Lieu dit "Taste Sud" - Leyssac, 1 rue du Brame Hame, 33180 St Estèphe
- Phone
- 05 56 73 49 78
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Du lundi au vendredi de 9h à 12h et de 14h à 17h.
- Visits
- Oui sur rendez-vous