Château les Gorces
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Discover Château Les Gorces, a 30-hectare winegrowing estate in Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux. Didier Sicaud crafts red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines on clay-limestone soils.
Identity
Château Les Gorces is a winegrowing estate located in Fours. Didier Sicaud is its owner and winegrower.
History and Philosophy
The estate is rooted in the winegrowing traditions of its region. Vineyard management is dedicated to showcasing the local terroir.
Appellations
Château Les Gorces produces wines under the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
Practical Information
Address: 31 chemin des senteurs, Bel-Air, 33390 Fours
Telephone: +33 6 85 16 78 17 or 05 57 42 26 32
Email: didier@chateau-les-gorces.com or didiersicaud@orange.fr
Visits to the estate are available by appointment.
Find Out More
Frequently asked questions
- Who owns Château Les Gorces and what is the size of the vineyard?
- Château Les Gorces is owned by Didier Sicaud, who is also the winegrower. The vineyard spans a total area of 30 hectares, where management focuses on expressing the terroir. The estate is rooted in the winegrowing traditions of its local area, Fours.
- What types of soil and climate characterise the terroir of Château Les Gorces?
- The terroir of Château Les Gorces is characterised by limestone and clay-limestone soils, which are rich in minerals and promote good water regulation. The region has an oceanic climate, with around 240 days of sunshine per year, benefiting grape ripening.
- What grape varieties are planted at Château Les Gorces and under which appellation are the wines produced?
- The grape varieties planted at Château Les Gorces are predominantly Merlot at 70% and Cabernet Sauvignon at 20% for red wines. For white wines, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon are grown. The wines produced by the estate fall under the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
- What different cuvées are offered by Château Les Gorces and how are they produced?
- Château Les Gorces offers several cuvées, including red wines such as Château Les Gorces and Château Canteloup Lestage. Château Les Gorces is also produced as a white and rosé wine. The estate crafts sparkling wines such as Cuvée Canteloup Lestage as a brut white and Les Perles des Gorces as a brut rosé. The red and white wines can be aged in vats or oak barrels.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The vineyard spans an area of 30 hectares. The estate's soils consist of limestone and clay-limestone, characteristics that promote good water regulation and mineral richness. The climate is oceanic, with the region enjoying around 240 days of sunshine per year.
The grape varieties planted are predominantly Merlot, accounting for around 70% of the vines, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (around 20%). For the white wines, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon are cultivated.
Flagship Cuvées
The estate offers several cuvées. The red wines include Château Les Gorces and Château Canteloup Lestage. Château Les Gorces is also produced as a white wine and a rosé wine.
Among the sparkling wines, the estate produces a Cuvée Canteloup Lestage as a brut white, as well as Les Perles des Gorces as a brut rosé.
Vinification and Ageing
The estate's red wines can be aged in vats or oak barrels. The white wines also undergo ageing in vats or oak barrels.
- Appellation
- Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
- Commune
- Fours
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Didier Sicaud
- Technical direction
- Didier Sicaud
- Surface area
- 30 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Practical information
- Address
- 31 chemin des senteurs, 33390 Fours
- Phone
- +33 6 85 16 78 17
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Oui sur rendez-vous