Château l'Omerta
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Founded in 2000 by Denis Roumegous, Château L'Omerta is located in Preignac. It produces red AOC Graves wines across 6.3 hectares, planted with Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. Ageing takes place in both vats and barrels.
Identity
Château L'Omerta is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Preignac, in the Gironde. It is owned by Denis Roumegous and operated by SCEA Vignoble de l'Omerta.
History and philosophy
The estate was founded in 2000 by Denis Roumegous. Its philosophy centres on producing wines that authentically reflect the Graves terroir.
Appellations
Château L'Omerta produces wines under the Graves appellation.
Practical information
Château L'Omerta is situated at 5, rue de la Résistance, 33210 Preignac. The estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 5 56 76 20 34 or by email at chateaudelomerta@hotmail.fr. On-site tastings and wine purchases are available. The estate does not offer guided tours. It does, however, provide self-catering accommodation (gîte), though no bed-and-breakfast rooms are available.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château L'Omerta located and under which appellation does it produce its wines?
- Château L'Omerta is based in the commune of Preignac, in the Gironde, with its vineyards situated in Saint-Pardon-de-Conques. This winegrowing estate produces wines exclusively under the Graves appellation. It buys no outside grapes, focusing entirely on vinifying its own estate-grown harvest across 6.3 hectares.
- Who owns Château L'Omerta and when was it established?
- Château L'Omerta is owned by Denis Roumegous, who also founded the estate in 2000. The estate's philosophy is to craft wines that faithfully express the distinctive character of their Graves terroir. The estate is managed by SCEA Vignoble de l'Omerta.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château L'Omerta and what type of soil defines the vineyard?
- The vineyard of Château L'Omerta is planted with Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. These grape varieties thrive on distinct soils composed of gravel terraces and rolled pebbles. This terroir imparts true typicity to the wines produced under the Graves appellation.
- How are Château L'Omerta wines crafted and what is the flagship cuvée?
- The wines of Château L'Omerta are aged using a combination of vats and oak barrels, with the length and proportion of ageing tailored to each cuvée to achieve optimal balance. The estate's main red cuvée is named "CHÂTEAU DE L'OMERTA Élevé en fût de chêne", made from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot.
The vineyard (terroir)
Château L'Omerta's vineyard spans 6.3 hectares and is located in Saint-Pardon-de-Conques. The soils are characterised by terraces of gravel and rolled pebbles. The grape varieties planted are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. The estate does not purchase any external grapes, vinifying exclusively its own harvest.
Flagship cuvées
The estate offers a principal red cuvée, "CHÂTEAU DE L'OMERTA Élevé en fût de chêne". This wine is crafted from Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. Around 35,000 bottles are produced each year.
Vinification and ageing
Wines at Château L'Omerta are aged using a combination of vats and oak barrels. The duration and proportions of vat and barrel ageing are tailored to each cuvée, notably for the "Élevé en fût de chêne" bottling.
- Appellation
- Graves
- Commune
- Preignac
- Wine region
- Graves & Sauternais
- Owner
- Denis Roumegous
- Surface area
- 6.3 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Practical information
- Address
- 5, rue de la Résistance, 33210 Preignac
- Phone
- +33 5 56 76 20 34
- Visits
- Pas de visite