Château les Fleurs de Trentin
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Château les Fleurs de Trentin is a 27-hectare winegrowing estate in Sainte-Colombe, within the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. Owned by the Thibeau family since 2000, it has been certified organic since 2012 and specialises in Merlot.
Identity
Château les Fleurs de Trentin is a winegrowing estate located in Sainte-Colombe, in the Gironde. It is owned by the Thibeau family, with Frédéric Thibeau at the helm.
History and philosophy
The Thibeau family took over the estate as young farmers in 2000. The estate committed to organic viticulture in 2009, achieving full certification in 2012.
The appellations
The estate produces wines under the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
Winemaking and ageing
Vinification is carried out along traditional lines in concrete vats. Ageing takes place in stainless steel and fibreglass tanks. The Château les Fleurs de Trentin cuvée benefits from barrel ageing.
Practical information
Château les Fleurs de Trentin is located at 3 Lavergnotte, 33350 Sainte-Colombe. The estate is open for sales all year round, from 8 am to 7 pm. Tours and tastings are available. You can contact the estate by telephone on 05 57 40 25 43 or by email at thibeau.earl@free.fr. The team speaks French and English.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who owns Château les Fleurs de Trentin and when did the family settle there?
- Château les Fleurs de Trentin is owned by the Thibeau family, with Frédéric Thibeau as the proprietor. The family settled at the estate in 2000.
- Which appellation do the wines produced at Château les Fleurs de Trentin belong to?
- The wines of Château les Fleurs de Trentin are produced under the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. The estate also offers a sparkling rosé.
- What is the vineyard's surface area and which grape varieties are grown?
- The vineyard of Château les Fleurs de Trentin covers 27 hectares. The grape plantings consist of 100% Merlot, grown on clay-limestone soils.
- Is Château les Fleurs de Trentin certified organic?
- Yes, Château les Fleurs de Trentin converted to organic viticulture in 2009 and obtained official certification in 2012.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château les Fleurs de Trentin extends across 27 hectares. The soils are predominantly clay-limestone. The estate is planted with 100% Merlot. The parcels are situated on the heights of Sainte-Colombe, bordering the Saint-Émilion appellation.
Signature cuvées
The estate offers several cuvées, led by its flagship wine Château les Fleurs de Trentin. Other cuvées include Château Lavergnotte, Cuvée Nathanoé and Cuvée le Cœur des Thibeau. The estate also crafts rosé wines, such as Rosé l'Essai, and a traditional-method sparkling rosé, Le Colombois. These wines are often recommended as pairings for red meats, game and cheeses.
- Appellation
- Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
- Commune
- Sainte-Colombe
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Frédéric Thibeau
- Surface area
- 27 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 100%
Practical information
- Address
- 3 Lavergnotte, 33350 Sainte Colombe
- Phone
- 05 57 40 25 43
- thibeau.earl@free.fr
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Toute l'année, de 8h à 19h
- Visits
- Oui