Château Lagorce Bernadas
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Château Lagorce Bernadas, a Cru Artisan in Moulis-en-Médoc, is managed by Martine and Jean-Marie Vallette. This 2.30-hectare estate produces wines dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, aged for 18 months.
Identity
Château Lagorce Bernadas is a winegrowing estate owned by Martine and Jean-Marie Vallette. It is located in Moulis-en-Médoc.
History and philosophy
The first vines at Château Lagorce Bernadas were planted in 1986. The estate was recognised as a Cru Artisan in 2006.
Appellations
Château Lagorce Bernadas produces wines under the Moulis appellation.
Practical information
The estate is located at 30 Route de Carcans, 33480 Moulis-en-Médoc. For enquiries or visits, Château Lagorce Bernadas can be contacted by telephone on +33616110214 or by email at vignobles.vallette@wanadoo.fr. Visits to the property are strictly by appointment only.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Lagorce Bernadas located?
- Château Lagorce Bernadas is situated in the commune of Moulis-en-Médoc. Its parcels benefit from the Moulis appellation, renowned for Médoc red wines.
- What is the vineyard surface area and which grape varieties are grown?
- The vineyard of Château Lagorce Bernadas covers 2.30 hectares. The grape varieties are predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), complemented by Merlot (40%) and Petit Verdot (10%).
- What type of terroir does Château Lagorce Bernadas have?
- The terroir of Château Lagorce Bernadas is characterised by a gravel outcrop, typical of the Moulis vineyard. The soils consist of Garonne gravel at the surface and clay and silt at depth.
- How are the wines aged at Château Lagorce Bernadas?
- The wines of Château Lagorce Bernadas are aged for 18 months. Ageing combines stainless steel vats with micro-oxygenation and a proportion in 225-litre oak barrels, contributing to the structure and complexity of the wines.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard extends over an area of 2.30 hectares. It is situated on a gravel outcrop characteristic of the Moulis terroir, featuring a top layer of Garonne gravel over a subsoil composed of clay and silt. The average age of the vines is 30 years. The grape varieties comprise 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot.
Key cuvées
The estate crafts its main wine, Château Lagorce Bernadas, as well as a second wine, Château Hountic. The wines are made from machine-harvested fruit, followed by destemming and berry sorting. Fermentation is temperature-controlled, with micro-oxygenation. Ageing lasts 18 months, combining micro-oxygenated stainless steel vats with a portion aged in 225-litre oak barrels. Annual production is around 15,000 bottles.
Vinification and ageing
Winemaking involves mechanical harvesting, destemming and rigorous sorting. Fermentation takes place under precise temperature control with micro-oxygenation. Ageing is conducted over 18 months, partly in stainless steel vats with micro-oxygenation and partly in 225-litre oak barrels.
- Appellation
- Moulis-en-Médoc
- Commune
- Fougeyrolles
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Martine et Jean-Marie Vallette
- Surface area
- 2.3 ha
- Second wine
- Château Hountic
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Petit Verdot 10%
Practical information
- Address
- Route de Carcans – Les Lamberts, 33220 FOUGEYROLLES
- Phone
- +33616110214
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Uniquement sur rendez-vous