Château le Bernat
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Profile of Château le Bernat, a 6-hectare winegrowing estate in Puisseguin Saint-Émilion with vines averaging 38 years of age. The clay-limestone soils are planted with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cellar-door direct sales available.
Identity
Château le Bernat is a winegrowing estate located in Puisseguin, in the Gironde. Liliane Le Roy is the contact at the property.
History and philosophy
Specific details regarding the history and philosophy of Château le Bernat are not documented.
The appellations
The estate produces wines under the Puisseguin Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical information
Château le Bernat is located at 1 Champs des Boys, 33570 Puisseguin. The estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 57 74 58 54 or by email at info@chateaulebernat.com. The tasting room and cellar shop are open year-round, Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 18:00. The estate offers direct sales at the property and welcomes groups. English is spoken on-site.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château le Bernat located and who is the contact?
- Château le Bernat is a winegrowing estate located in Puisseguin, in the Gironde. The main contact at the property is Liliane Le Roy. The estate is situated at 1 Champs des Boys, 33570 Puisseguin. You can reach them by telephone on 05 57 74 58 54 or by email at info@chateaulebernat.com.
- What are the characteristics of the Château le Bernat vineyard?
- The Château le Bernat vineyard spans 6 hectares on clay-limestone soils, typical of the area. The plantings are dominated by Merlot, accounting for 80% of the grape varieties, rounded out by 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. The vines have an average age of 38 years, which enhances the quality and depth of the grapes.
- How are vinification and ageing carried out at Château le Bernat?
- Harvesting at Château le Bernat is carried out mechanically. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve the fresh fruit character of the wines. Ageing is carried out in oak barrels: 25% in new oak and 75% in seasoned oak barrels, imparting elegance and subtle structure without masking the fruit.
- What practical information is there for visiting Château le Bernat?
- The tasting cellar and shop at Château le Bernat are open year-round, seven days a week from Monday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00. The estate offers direct sales at the property and can accommodate group visits. English is spoken on-site. The average annual production is approximately 36,000 bottles.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château le Bernat vineyard covers a surface area of 6 hectares on clay-limestone soils. The average age of the vines is 38 years. The grape varieties consist predominantly of Merlot (80%), complemented by 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Flagship cuvées
Detailed information regarding specific cuvées and their aromatic profiles is not documented.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting at Château le Bernat is carried out mechanically. Vinification takes place in stainless steel vats. Regarding ageing, 25% of the wine is aged in new oak barrels, and 75% in barrels of one or more previous wines. Average annual production stands at 270 hectolitres, representing approximately 36,000 bottles.
- Appellation
- Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Puisseguin
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Surface area
- 6 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%
Practical information
- Address
- 1 Champs des Boys, 33570 Puisseguin
- Phone
- 05 57 74 58 54
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi, Dimanche de 10:00 à 18:00, toute l'année