Château les Alberts
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Château les Alberts in Mazion, owned by Pierre Christophe Paillé, cultivates its vineyard across clay-limestone hillsides. The estate produces red, white and rosé wines in Côtes de Blaye, Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur.
Identity
Château les Alberts is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Mazion, in the Gironde département. It is owned by Pierre Christophe Paillé.
History and Philosophy
Wine production at Château les Alberts is said to date back to 1875. The estate takes a respectful approach to the vineyard, particularly through regular soil management and a total ban on chemical weedkillers.
Appellations
Château les Alberts crafts wines under several appellations, predominantly in Côtes de Blaye. The estate also produces wines under the A.O.C. Premières Côtes de Blaye, A.O.C. Bordeaux, and A.O.C. Bordeaux Supérieur, as well as dry whites in A.O.C. Bordeaux sec and rosés in A.O.C. Bordeaux rosé.
Practical Information
Château les Alberts is located at Les Alberts, 547 Route Des Châteaux, 33390 Mazion. The estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 57 42 18 13 or 06 08 99 44 86.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château les Alberts located?
- Château les Alberts is located in the commune of Mazion, in the Gironde département. Its exact address is Les Alberts, 547 Route Des Châteaux, 33390 Mazion. It is a winegrowing estate established in the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux region.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château les Alberts?
- Château les Alberts primarily grows Merlot, which accounts for 80% of total plantings. Other red grape varieties such as Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc are also cultivated. For white wines, Sauvignon and Sémillon are grown. This diversity allows for the production of varied cuvées.
- Which appellations are produced by Château les Alberts?
- Château les Alberts produces wines under several appellations, predominantly Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux. The estate also offers wines under the Bordeaux, Bordeaux Rosé and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations. These appellations encompass red wines, dry whites and dry rosés.
- How does Château les Alberts care for its vineyard?
- Château les Alberts is committed to environmentally respectful viticulture. This involves careful soil management and the complete elimination of chemical weedkillers in favour of mechanical weed control. Vineyard practices also include leaf thinning and meticulous grape sorting, with part of the harvest carried out by hand to ensure grape quality.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The Château les Alberts vineyard is situated on clay-limestone hillsides. Some parcels boast vines over 85 years old. Viticultural practices include leaf thinning and careful crop sorting. Part of the harvest is conducted by hand, and weed control is entirely mechanical.
The grape varieties planted include red grapes such as Merlot (the dominant variety at 80% of total plantings), Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. For white wines, Sauvignon and Sémillon are grown.
Signature Cuvées
Château les Alberts offers a range of wines comprising red, dry white and rosé expressions. The red cuvées are made under the A.O.C. Bordeaux, A.O.C. Bordeaux Supérieur and A.O.C. Premières Côtes de Blaye appellations. The estate also produces a dry white wine under the A.O.C. Bordeaux appellation as well as a dry rosé under the A.O.C. Bordeaux rosé appellation.
Vinification and Ageing
Vinification at Château les Alberts follows traditional methods, with meticulous temperature control. Following fermentation and ageing, the wines undergo fining before bottling.
- Appellations
- Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Rosé, Bordeaux Supérieur
- Commune
- Mazion
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Pierre Christophe Paillé
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 80%, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon, Sémillon
Practical information
- Address
- Les Alberts 547 Route Des Châteaux, 33390 MAZION
- Phone
- 05 57 42 18 13
- Contact form
- Contact the estate