Château le Calicé
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Château le Calicé, located in Vignonet, crafts wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation. Its 4-hectare vineyard, planted predominantly with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, thrives on sandy soils. Ageing is carried out in oak barrels with partial renewal.
Identity
Château le Calicé is a winegrowing estate located in Vignonet, in the Gironde department. Arnaud Sainson is the primary contact at the property.
History & Philosophy
The estate is committed to producing wines that truly reflect their appellation. Cultivation and winemaking practices are carried out with the utmost respect for the terroir.
The Appellations
The wines of Château le Calicé are produced under the Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical Information
Château le Calicé is located at 2, Peillan, Canton du Loup, 33330 Vignonet. The estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 57 24 17 31 or +33665631187, and by email at chateau.lecalice@orange.fr.
The tasting cellar and shop are open from Monday to Saturday, from 09:30 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:30. The property offers direct cellar-door sales, group visits, and coach access. French is the spoken language on site.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château le Calicé located?
- Château le Calicé is located in the commune of Vignonet, in the Gironde department. Its exact address is 2, Peillan, Canton du Loup, 33330 Vignonet.
- Which appellation is produced by Château le Calicé?
- Château le Calicé produces wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation, dedicated exclusively to red wines crafted from the Saint-Émilion terroir.
- What is the size of the vineyard at Château le Calicé and which grape varieties are planted?
- The vineyard at Château le Calicé spans 4 hectares. It is planted predominantly with Merlot (70%) and Cabernet Franc (30%) on sandy soils.
- Is Château le Calicé open for visits and tastings?
- Yes, Château le Calicé welcomes visitors for cellar-door sales and tastings. The shop and cellar are open from Monday to Saturday, from 09:30 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:30. Group visits are also accommodated.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The Château le Calicé vineyard covers an area of 4 hectares on sandy soils. The vines have an average age of around 35 years. The grape varieties planted are Merlot (70%) and Cabernet Franc (30%).
Signature Cuvées
Château le Calicé produces a red wine crafted from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. This wine is characterised by a well-defined structure where red fruit aromas are prominent, complemented by subtle nuances imparted by oak ageing.
Vinification & Ageing
The grapes are harvested by hand. Vinification takes place in concrete vats. The wines are aged in oak barrels, with a rotation of 40% new oak and 60% one-wine barrels and older.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Vignonet
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Technical direction
- Arnaud Sainson
- Surface area
- 4 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 30%
Practical information
- Address
- 2, Peillan, 33330 VIGNONET
- Phone
- +33665631187
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi De 09h30 à 12h30 et de 14h00 à 18h30
- Visits
- Vente à la propriété, Accès en bus, Accueil de groupe