Château Lecourt Caillet
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Château Lecourt Caillet is a family-owned winegrowing estate in Génissac, Gironde, producing wines under the Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations. Covering 27 hectares, it is managed by the Lecourt family. The vineyard is defined by clay-limestone soils and traditional grape varieties.
Identity
Château Lecourt Caillet is a winegrowing estate located in Génissac, Gironde. It is managed by SCEA Lecourt et filles, with Carole Dupuch Lecourt as managing director, Denis Lecourt as winegrower, and Sylvie Lecourt heading customer service. Julien Dupuch serves as export and business development manager.
History and philosophy
The estate's modern history dates back to the overhaul of its vat room and vinification cellar in 1990. The property expanded in 1995, followed by the construction of a storage cellar in 1999 and the creation of an ageing cellar in 2000. In 2009, the family name was joined with that of the land. Carole Lecourt joined the estate in 2012, and SCEA Lecourt & Filles was founded in 2018.
The appellations
The estate's plots are located in Génissac. The wines produced are classified under the Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations.
Practical information
Château Lecourt Caillet is located at 70 chemin du Moulin de Taillade, 33420 Génissac. The estate offers cellar tours alongside tastings of its wines. They can be contacted by telephone at 05 57 24 46 04 or 06 07 09 14 29, and by email at contact@chateaulecourtcaillet.fr or denis.lecourt@wanadoo.fr.
Find out more
Official estate websiteFrequently asked questions
- Where is Château Lecourt Caillet located and who manages it?
- Château Lecourt Caillet is a winegrowing estate located in Génissac, Gironde. It is managed by SCEA Lecourt et filles. Carole Dupuch Lecourt is the managing director, while Denis Lecourt manages vineyard operations. Sylvie Lecourt oversees customer service, and Julien Dupuch acts as export and business development manager.
- What are the characteristics of the Château Lecourt Caillet vineyard?
- The Château Lecourt Caillet vineyard covers an area of 27 hectares, set predominantly on clay-limestone soils. The average age of the vines is around 45 years, with a planting density of 4,000 vines per hectare. Red grape varieties are dominated by Merlot (75%) and Cabernet (25%, including Cabernet Franc), while white wines are crafted from Sémillon and Chardonnay.
- Which appellations can Château Lecourt Caillet wines claim?
- The wines produced by Château Lecourt Caillet, whose vineyard plots are situated in the commune of Génissac, are entitled to the Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations. These designations guarantee their origin and adherence to the specific production standards of the Bordeaux wine region for both red and white wines.
- What are the main cuvées offered by Château Lecourt Caillet?
- Château Lecourt Caillet produces a portfolio of twelve cuvées. The red range includes Cuvée Pierre, Fleur de Caillet, Cuvée Prestige, and Cuvée Tradition. Cuvée Pierre is made primarily from Merlot and aged in barrels, while Fleur de Caillet is a 100% Merlot aged for 12 months in new oak barrels. White wines include Cuvée Mahel, Cuvée Tradition (100% Sémillon), and Just Chardonnay. Rosé wines comprise Rosé Princesse (100% Cabernet) and Rosé Tradition (100% Merlot).
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Lecourt Caillet vineyard spans 27 hectares on clay-limestone soils. The vines have an average age of 45 years, planted at a density of 4,000 vines per hectare. The red grape varieties are predominantly composed of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet, including Cabernet Franc. For white wines, the grape varieties include Sémillon and Chardonnay.
Flagship cuvées
The estate offers a range of twelve cuvées. The red wines include Cuvée Pierre, Fleur de Caillet, Cuvée Prestige, and Cuvée Tradition. Cuvée Pierre, crafted predominantly from Merlot, undergoes oak ageing. The Fleur de Caillet cuvée, 100% Merlot, is aged for 12 months in new French oak barrels following traditional fermentation in stainless steel vats. For the whites, the estate produces Cuvée Mahel, Cuvée Tradition (100% Sémillon), and Just Chardonnay. Rosé wines include Rosé Princesse (100% Cabernet) and Rosé Tradition (100% Merlot).
Vinification and ageing
The wines are crafted using traditional methods. For instance, the Fleur de Caillet cuvée is fermented in stainless steel vats, followed by monthly rackings. It is then aged in new French oak barrels for 12 months. Cuvée Pierre also benefits from barrel ageing.
- Appellations
- Bordeaux Supérieur, Bordeaux
- Commune
- Génissac
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- SCEA LECOURT ET FILLES
- Surface area
- 27 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 75%, Cabernet 25%, Sémillon, Chardonnay
Practical information
- Address
- 70 chemin du moulin de Taillade, 33420 Génissac
- Phone
- 06.07.09.14.29
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Possibilité de visiter nos chais avec dégustation de nos vins.