Château La Barotte
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Château La Barotte, a family-run winegrowing estate in Saint-André-de-Cubzac, crafts Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur wines across 38 hectares. It offers a diverse range including reds, sweet whites, and crémants, with an eco-responsible commitment and cellar-door sales.
Identity
Château La Barotte is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-André-de-Cubzac, in the Gironde department. It is owned and run by the Guérin family through EARL Guérin.
History and Philosophy
The history of Château La Barotte began in 1930 when the vineyard was established by Guérin Renée. The estate subsequently expanded: first in 1974 under the founder's son, and then in 2004 under his grandson, marking the creation of EARL Guérin. The estate prides itself on being a family-run property with artisanal, local production methods, alongside a dedicated commitment to eco-responsible practices.
The Appellations
The parcels of Château La Barotte are situated across the communes of Saint-André-de-Cubzac, Aubie-et-Espessas, and Lalande-de-Fronsac. The estate produces wines under the Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations.
Practical Information
Château La Barotte is open to the public for tours and tastings. The cellar door welcomes visitors from Monday to Saturday, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Appointments with the winegrower can be arranged by calling 06 07 06 12 64. The estate can also be reached by phone on 05 40 24 60 88 or by email at contact@chateaulabarotte.pro. The property provides direct cellar-door sales as well as online sales with home delivery, particularly across Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Bordeaux, and the surrounding areas. Various formats are available, including bottles, magnums, and 3L, 5L, and 10L BIBs.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château La Barotte located?
- Château La Barotte is located in Saint-André-de-Cubzac, in the Gironde department. Its vineyard parcels also extend across the communes of Aubie-et-Espessas and Lalande-de-Fronsac.
- Which appellations are produced by Château La Barotte?
- Château La Barotte produces wines under the Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations. It offers a diverse range of red, white, and rosé wines, as well as Crémants de Bordeaux.
- What is the vineyard area of Château La Barotte and which grape varieties are grown?
- The Château La Barotte vineyard covers 38 hectares. The red grape varieties grown are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. The soils are composed of limestone, clay, iron-oxide rich soils, and silica-limestone.
- Does Château La Barotte offer tours and tastings?
- Yes, Château La Barotte welcomes visitors for estate tours and wine tastings. The tasting room and shop is open Monday to Saturday, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Appointments can also be booked in advance.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The Château La Barotte vineyard spans an area of 38 hectares. The soils and subsoils comprise limestone, clay, soils blended with iron oxide, and silica-limestone. The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc for the red varieties.
Flagship Cuvées
Château La Barotte offers a varied range of wines. Among the red wines is Château La Barotte Bordeaux Rouge, also produced in specific single-varietal bottlings such as 100% Cabernet or 100% Malbec. A Bordeaux Rouge Grande Réserve cuvée is also crafted. Sweet wines are featured as well, notably the “Douceurs de Louna” range, available as a sweet red (a blend of 50% Malbec and 50% Merlot), sweet white, and sweet rosé. The estate also produces Crémants de Bordeaux, including the Crémant de Bordeaux Rosé “L'Envolée d'Angèle”. Alongside the wines, gift sets and wine accessories are available.
- Appellations
- Bordeaux Supérieur, Bordeaux
- Commune
- Saint-André-de-Cubzac
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Famille Guérin (EARL Guérin)
- Surface area
- 38 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Estate news
Nectar de Cabarieu Rosé : le vin frais et fruité de l'été au Domaine Château la Barotte Saint André de Cubzac
L'article présente le "Nectar de Cabarieu Rosé", une cuvée estivale du Domaine Château la Barotte, situé à Saint-André-de-Cubzac en Gironde. Ce vin rosé est décrit comme frais, fruité et gourmand, idéal pour accompagner les apéritifs, les barbecues et les soirées estivales. Il se distingue par sa robe pâle et brillante, son nez expressif de fruits rouges et sa bouche vive et désaltérante. Le Château la Barotte, un domaine familial, met en avant l'élaboration passionnée de cette cuvée. Le "Nectar de Cabarieu Rosé" est conseillé pour des accords mets variés, incluant les grillades d'été, les salades composées, les fruits de mer et la charcuterie. Il est recommandé de le servir entre 8 et 10°C pour optimiser sa fraîcheur et son fruité. L'article précise que la cuvée est disponible à la vente directe au Domaine Château la Barotte, offrant aux consommateurs la possibilité de visiter l'exploitation et de bénéficier de conseils personnalisés des vignerons. Le domaine se positionne comme un producteur local passionné offrant des vins rosés de qualité près de Bordeaux.
Read the source — chateaulabarotte.proPractical information
- Address
- Saint-André-de-Cubzac
- Phone
- 05 40 24 60 88
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Du lundi au samedi de 9h30 à 12h30 et de 15h à 19h
- Visits
- Possibilité de visiter le domaine et déguster les crus.