Château la Bernarde
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Château la Bernarde, owned by Vignobles Austruy in Marsas, produces wines in Premières Côtes de Blaye. The vineyard extends over schist and clay-limestone soils.
Identity
Château la Bernarde is a winegrowing estate located in Marsas, in the Gironde department. It is owned by Vignobles Austruy.
History and philosophy
Vignobles Austruy acquired Château la Bernarde in 2015.
Appellations
Château la Bernarde produces wines under the Premières Côtes de Blaye appellation.
Practical information
The estate's offices are located at 47, rue Camille Godard in Bordeaux, postcode 33000. Château la Bernarde can be contacted by telephone on 04 94 69 71 02 or 05 56 56 04 30. The email address for all enquiries is contact@mahler-besse.com. The estate does not offer accommodation.
Find out more
Official estate websiteFrequently asked questions
- Where is Château la Bernarde located?
- Château la Bernarde is a winegrowing estate located in Marsas, in the Gironde department. For administrative enquiries, the estate is based at 47, rue Camille Godard in Bordeaux, postcode 33000. It can be contacted by telephone or email, with full contact details available for correspondence.
- Who owns Château la Bernarde?
- Château la Bernarde is owned by Vignobles Austruy, who acquired the estate in 2015. The group oversees the management and development of the vineyard, located in Marsas within the Bordeaux wine region.
- What are the characteristics of the terroir at Château la Bernarde?
- The terroir of Château la Bernarde is characterised by schist soils across the lower parcels of the estate and clay-limestone soils in the higher sectors. The hillsides benefit from south and south-westerly exposure, promoting optimal grape ripening. Vineyard elevation ranges between 380 and 450 metres.
- Under which appellation are Château la Bernarde wines produced?
- Wines crafted by Château la Bernarde are produced under the Premières Côtes de Blaye appellation. This appellation ensures typicity for the estate's wines, which seek to express the richness of this distinctive Bordeaux terroir.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château la Bernarde vineyard is established on a terroir featuring schist in the lower parts of the estate, whilst the higher parcels are characterised by clay-limestone soils. The hillsides benefit from south and south-westerly exposure. The elevation of the vines ranges from 380 to 450 metres.
Flagship cuvées
The wines of Château la Bernarde stand out for their typicity and expression of terroir. The estate crafts wines that reflect the richness of their appellation.
Vinification and ageing
No documented information regarding vinification and ageing practices is currently available.
- Appellation
- Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
- Commune
- Marsas
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Vignobles Austruy
Practical information
- Address
- 47, rue Camille Godard, 33000 Le Luc
- Phone
- 04 94 69 71 02
- Contact form
- Contact the estate