Château la Gorce
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Château La Gorce, a Cru Bourgeois in Médoc, covers 50 hectares in Blaignan. Managed by Emmanuel Martin, it has been in organic conversion since 2018 and crafts red wines, including a no-added-sulphite cuvée.
Identity
Château La Gorce is located in Blaignan, in the Gironde. The estate is managed by Emmanuel Martin.
History and philosophy
Château La Gorce was classified as a Cru Bourgeois in 1930. In 2018, the management of the property was taken over, marking an important milestone in its commitment to environmentally conscious viticulture, with the launch of its organic conversion that same year. The estate is also developing cuvées crafted with a low-intervention winemaking approach that keeps sulphite additions to a minimum.
Appellations
Château La Gorce produces wines under the Médoc appellation.
Winemaking and ageing
Winemaking at Château La Gorce aims to keep the use of sulphites to a strict minimum. The wines are aged in oak barrels. Certain cuvées are bottled in Burgundy-style bottles.
Practical information
Address: 73 canteloup est, 33340 Blaignan
Telephone: 05 56 09 01 22
The estate offers direct sales and wine tastings on the property.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Château La Gorce wines?
- Château La Gorce produces its wines under the Médoc appellation, a prestigious designation for red wines from Bordeaux's Left Bank.
- Who owns or manages Château La Gorce?
- The estate is owned by DENIS FABRE, while Emmanuel Martin serves as the winemaker at Château La Gorce.
- What is the vineyard size of Château La Gorce and which grape varieties are planted?
- The Château La Gorce vineyard spans 50 hectares. It is primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, typical grape varieties for the region's red wines.
- Does Château La Gorce practice organic or biodynamic viticulture?
- Château La Gorce is committed to organic viticulture, having started its conversion to organic farming in 2018. There is no mention of biodynamic practices.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard spans an area of 50 hectares. The estate's soils consist of clay-limestone and gravel. The grape varieties are dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Flagship cuvées
Château La Gorce produces a flagship cuvée, notably Château La Gorce Cru Bourgeois. This still red wine typically displays an intense bouquet, blending fruity aromas of cherry and blackberry with floral, toasted, and vanilla notes. On the palate, it reveals fleshy volume and a fine tannic structure, leading to a vigorous finish. A dedicated cuvée, crafted without added sulphites, is also produced, and the estate is exploring single-varietal bottlings. Several labels have been created through artistic collaborations, notably with Clémentine Mélois.
- Appellation
- Médoc
- Commune
- Blaignan
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- DENIS FABRE
- Technical direction
- Emmanuel Martin
- Surface area
- 50 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Practical information
- Address
- 73 canteloup est, 33340 Blaignan
- Phone
- 05 56 09 01 22
- Contact form
- Contact the estate