Who owns Château La Commanderie and where is it located?

Château La Commanderie is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Émilion. It is owned by Magali and Thibaut Decoster. The estate is part of the Vignobles Magali & Thibaut Decoster group of properties.

What is the vineyard's surface area and which grape varieties are planted?

The vineyard of Château La Commanderie covers an area of 4.5 hectares. The grape blend consists of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. The average age of the vines is 35 years. The soils are varied, including gravel, iron-rich sands, clay, limestone-gravel terraces, clay-gravel soils, and sandy soils.

How are vinification and ageing carried out at the estate?

Harvesting at Château La Commanderie is done entirely by hand. Vinification takes place in concrete vats. The wines are aged 50% in vats and 50% in new barrels. The estate produces an average of around 19,000 bottles per year.

Château La Commanderie - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé

Château la Commanderie — photo principale — © Château la Commanderie

Identity

Château La Commanderie is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Émilion in the Gironde. It is owned by Magali and Thibaut Decoster.

History and philosophy

Château La Commanderie is one of the properties in the Vignobles Magali & Thibaut Decoster portfolio. It was awarded Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion status in 2012. The estate is committed to environmental certification and has achieved level 3 Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification.

Appellations

The wines of Château La Commanderie are produced under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé appellation.

Practical information

Château La Commanderie is located at CHATEAU LA COMMANDERIE FORTIN, 33330 SAINT-EMILION. For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 5 57 51 19 91 or by email at contact@mtdecoster.com. Cellar door sales are available to visitors. Languages spoken at the estate include German, English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

Find out more

Official estate website

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Château La Commanderie and where is it located?: Château La Commanderie is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Émilion. It is owned by Magali and Thibaut Decoster. The estate is part of the Vignobles Magali & Thibaut Decoster group of properties.
What is the vineyard's surface area and which grape varieties are planted?: The vineyard of Château La Commanderie covers an area of 4.5 hectares. The grape blend consists of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. The average age of the vines is 35 years. The soils are varied, including gravel, iron-rich sands, clay, limestone-gravel terraces, clay-gravel soils, and sandy soils.
Which environmental certification has Château La Commanderie obtained?: Château La Commanderie is committed to an environmental certification process. It has achieved level 3 Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification, recognising the sustainable practices implemented across the estate.
How are vinification and ageing carried out at the estate?: Harvesting at Château La Commanderie is done entirely by hand. Vinification takes place in concrete vats. The wines are aged 50% in vats and 50% in new barrels. The estate produces an average of around 19,000 bottles per year.

The vineyard (terroir)

The vineyard of Château La Commanderie spans an area of 4.5 hectares. It benefits from a southern exposure and is situated on the north-western terroirs of the appellation. The soils are diverse, combining gravel, iron-rich sands (crassier de fer), clay, limestone-gravel terraces, clay-gravel, and sandy soils.

The grape varieties planted are 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. The average age of the vines is 35 years.

Flagship cuvées

Harvesting at Château La Commanderie is carried out by hand. The estate's average annual production is around 19,000 bottles, representing 150 hectolitres.