Château Laffitte Carcasset

Identity

Château Laffitte Carcasset is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Estèphe, in Gironde. It is owned by Eden Villages, managed by Pierre Rousseau. Consultant oenology is provided by Hubert de Bouärd and his team.

History and philosophy

Founded in 1759, Château Laffitte Carcasset is one of the oldest estates in Saint-Estèphe. The property's history was shaped by Jean Laffitte, a court advocate and prosecutor to King Louis XVI in Bordeaux, who gave it his name in 1781. The vineyard was established that same year, and the estate has borne its definitive name since 1929. Classified as a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur in 1932, it is today a Cru Bourgeois. Producing wine since 1781, the estate came under the ownership of Eden Villages in 2017. Château Laffitte Carcasset boasts more than two centuries of winemaking heritage and is described as a family cru. In 2021, the estate reopened to the public.

Appellations

Château Laffitte Carcasset produces wines under the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Certain cuvées may also carry the Bordeaux appellation.

Practical information

Château Laffitte Carcasset is located at Lieu-dit Carcasset, 33180 SAINT-ESTEPHE. For visits and tastings, the estate welcomes groups of 15 to 40 people. Guided tours are offered for a fee and are available in French, English, and Spanish. The discovery tour with a tasting of 3 wines costs €9, while the tasting alone is €7. Themed tours are also available, such as “Les terroirs en 5 temps” (1 hr 30 mins, €35 per person with a tasting of 5 wines) and the “Visite épicurienne” (1 hr 30 mins, €25 per person with a tasting of 4 wines and gourmet pairings). The visitor reception is open from 5 January to 30 April 2026, Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00; from 2 May to 31 October 2026, Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 17:30; and from 2 November to 19 December 2026, Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00. The estate features an on-site shop. Accepted payment methods include payment cards, bank and postal cheques, and cash. The property also provides an ideal setting for receptions and events, featuring a 170 m² reception room renovated in 2020 that seats up to 150 guests. A 57 m² cellar lounge (salon du chai) has a capacity of 20 to 50 seated guests. A 6,000 m² park can host up to 800 people for cocktail receptions. Parking for approximately 150 vehicles is available. An outdoor swimming pool is open from April to October. The estate holds the Vignobles et Découvertes label. You can contact the estate on +33 5 56 59 34 32 or by email at contact@laffittecarcasset.com.

Find out more

Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

The Château Laffitte Carcasset vineyard covers an area of 35 hectares in the heart of Saint-Estèphe. The soil is characterised by a gravelly plateau. The average vine age is 30 years. The grape varieties planted are Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (35%), and Cabernet Franc (5%). The vineyard is managed using sustainable viticulture methods.

Flagship cuvées

Château Laffitte Carcasset offers several cuvées. The grand vin, Château Laffitte Carcasset, is crafted from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with a predominant share of Merlot at 60% and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Described as powerful, deep, structured, round, and elegant, it has an average cellaring potential of 15 to 20 years. It is best served between 16 and 18°C. The estate also produces a second wine named “Le Reflet de Laffitte Carcasset” and a third cuvée, “Le Corsaire de Laffitte Carcasset”, blended predominantly from Merlot (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), with an ageing potential of 5 to 7 years. The latter cuvée is noted for featuring Bordeaux's first “augmented reality” label.

Vinification and ageing

The grand vin, Château Laffitte Carcasset, is aged in oak barrels for 12 months, with 45% new oak.