Château la Mariotte
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Château la Mariotte is a winegrowing estate in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, farming 1 hectare of Merlot on clay-limestone soils. It produces around 4,000 bottles a year and offers accommodation and reception facilities.
Identity
Château la Mariotte is a winegrowing property located in the commune of Saint-Émilion, in Gironde. The estate contact is Abdelghani Maarfi.
History & philosophy
Vineyard practices at Château la Mariotte include hand-harvesting.
Appellations
Château la Mariotte produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Winemaking & ageing
Vinification takes place in concrete vats. The wines are aged in oak barrels, using 50% new oak and 50% used barrels.
Practical information
Château la Mariotte is located at 3 Moulin de Biguey, 33330 Saint-Émilion. For further information, the estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)6 19 17 42 77 or by email at maarfi2@wanadoo.fr. A fax line is also available at +33 (0)5 57 74 42 23. Direct cellar-door sales are open Tuesday to Sunday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, from January to December. Accommodation options and a reception hall are also available. Staff speak English, French, and Spanish.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary appellation of Château la Mariotte wines?
- The wines produced by Château la Mariotte are crafted under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
- What is the vineyard's surface area and which grape varieties are grown?
- The Château la Mariotte vineyard covers 1 hectare, planted exclusively to 100% Merlot.
- What type of soil is found in the Château la Mariotte vineyard?
- The Château la Mariotte vineyard is planted on clay-limestone soils, which shape the character of its wines.
- How are the wines vinified and aged?
- Vinification at Château la Mariotte takes place in concrete vats. Ageing is carried out in barrels, using 50% new oak and 50% seasoned oak casks.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château la Mariotte vineyard spans one hectare on clay-limestone soils. The grape variety planted is 100% Merlot, with an average vine age of 45 years.
Flagship cuvées
The estate's average annual production is around 35 hectolitres, representing approximately 4,000 bottles. Its wines are sold in Belgium, France, Switzerland, and the United States.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Abdelghani Maarfi
- Surface area
- 1 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 100%
Practical information
- Address
- 3 Moulin de Biguey, 33330 ST EMILION
- Phone
- 06 19 17 42 77
- maarfi2@wanadoo.fr
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Janvier à Décembre, du Mardi au Dimanche, de 08:00 à 18:00