Château la Croix de Pawlowski
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Château La Croix de Pawlowski is an estate in Côtes de Bourg, certified organic (Agriculture Biologique) since 2012. It mainly grows Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc.
Identity
Château La Croix de Pawlowski is located in the commune of Pugnac, in Gironde. It is managed by SARL CHÂTEAU LA CROIX DE PAWLOWSKI.
History and philosophy
The history of Château La Croix de Pawlowski began with the acquisition of the property in 1990. In 1991, several estates were brought together to form the current entity, notably Château La Croix Violet, Château Tretis Violet, and Château Pinotte.
The estate is committed to environmentally friendly viticultural practices, working the soils with ploughs and by hand, without using herbicides, chemical fertilisers, or insecticides. This approach led to Ecocert organic certification (Agriculture Biologique) in 2012.
Appellations
The wines of Château La Croix de Pawlowski are produced under the Côtes de Bourg appellation, an appellation generally associated with the Bourgeais area. The vineyard is located in Teuillac, in Gironde.
Practical information
Address: 2069 ROUTE DE BLAYE, 33710 PUGNAC
Telephone: 05 57 68 89 39
Email: jose.pawlowski@wanadoo.fr
The estate shop is open all year round, 7 days a week. Tastings and cellar-door sales are available.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château la Croix de Pawlowski located?
- Château la Croix de Pawlowski is located in the commune of Pugnac, in Gironde. Its wines are produced under the Côtes de Bourg appellation, an appellation associated with the Bourgeais region. The vineyard is specifically situated in Teuillac.
- What are the characteristics of the terroir at Château la Croix de Pawlowski?
- The vineyard of Château la Croix de Pawlowski covers 21 hectares and rests on varied soils. These include stony gravel, as well as clay-limestone, clay, and silica soils. These different soil profiles contribute to the complexity of the wines produced by the estate.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château la Croix de Pawlowski?
- Château la Croix de Pawlowski mainly cultivates red grape varieties, with 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, and 5% Cabernet Franc. The estate also grows white grape varieties, notably Colombard from very old vines, alongside Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle planted in 2007.
- What is the viticultural approach at Château la Croix de Pawlowski?
- Since 2012, Château la Croix de Pawlowski has been certified organic (Agriculture Biologique) by Ecocert. The estate practices environmentally friendly viticulture, working the soils with ploughs and by hand. It uses no herbicides, chemical fertilisers, or insecticides, favouring methods that preserve the expression of the fruit and terroir.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château La Croix de Pawlowski covers a planted area of approximately 21 hectares, within a total estate of over 20 hectares. The plots lie on diverse soils composed of stony gravel, clay-limestone, clay, and silica. Vine pruning is carried out in double Guyot.
The vineyard's grape variety mix is predominantly red, with 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, and 5% Cabernet Franc. The estate also grows white grape varieties, including Colombard from very old vines. In 2007, new plantings of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle were introduced.
Signature cuvées
The estate produces wines that reflect its terroir and grape varieties. The dominance of Merlot, combined with Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc, gives the red wines a fruity structure with often supple tannins. Organic farming practices aim to express the typicity of the Côtes de Bourg appellation.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification and ageing practices at Château La Croix de Pawlowski are carried out with respect for organically grown grapes. Methods are focused on preserving the expression of the fruit and terroir.
- Appellation
- Côtes de Bourg
- Commune
- Pugnac
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- SARL CHÂTEAU LA CROIX DE PAWLOWSKI
- Surface area
- 21 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 75%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%, Malbec 10%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
Practical information
- Address
- 2069 ROUTE DE BLAYE, 33710 PUGNAC
- Phone
- 05 57 68 89 39
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Magasin ouvert toute l’année 7j/7