Château les Maubats
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Château les Maubats is a family-owned winegrowing estate in Roquebrune, in Entre-deux-Mers, certified organic and HVE 3. It produces Bordeaux Supérieur and Bordeaux wines from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon.
Identity
Château les Maubats is a family-owned winegrowing estate located in Roquebrune, in Gironde. It is owned by Christophe Cadis.
History and Philosophy
Château les Maubats is committed to environmentally friendly viticulture, holding organic farming certification as well as level 3 Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) status. The estate also applies the HACCP method. To manage its vineyard, it practices vitipastoralism, introducing a flock of ewes from November to March for grazing and natural soil fertilisation.
Appellations
The estate's plots are situated on the slopes of Entre-deux-Mers, and the wines produced are labelled under the Bordeaux Supérieur and Bordeaux appellations. The estate also produces Bordeaux Blanc Sec wines.
Practical Information
Château les Maubats is located at 3 Joussaumes Nord, 33580 Roquebrune. The estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 6 30 29 35 45 or by email at chateau.maubats@laposte.net. Spoken languages for visitor reception are French, German and English. The estate is accessible to people with reduced mobility (mental, physical and visual disabilities) and welcomes pets.
The tasting cellar and shop are open all year round. Guided tours and tastings are available free of charge, offering the opportunity to discover up to five wines. The estate provides a range of wine tourism activities: vineyard discoveries, tasting masterclasses, guided tours of the vinification process, "Harvester for a Day" experiences, evening tastings, as well as original experiences such as an Escape Game in the cellars and walks with the traditional "comporte" backpack. The estate also hosts summer events called "Les jeudis Vins", convivial evenings from 7 pm to 11 pm where visitors can bring their own picnic or enjoy appetiser platters. Groups are welcome, from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 50 people. Motorhomes are also accommodated on site. Accepted payment methods include bank cards. Booking is required for certain activities, while entry is free for other events.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the terroir characteristics and grape varieties of Château les Maubats?
- Château les Maubats is planted on soils consisting of 70% clay-limestone and 30% sandy loam. For its red and rosé wines, the estate cultivates 55% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. The white wine vineyard is planted with 100% Sauvignon. Together, these vines cover 8.30 hectares of the estate.
- What certifications and environmental philosophy does Château les Maubats have?
- Château les Maubats holds organic farming certification and level 3 Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) status, reflecting its commitment to eco-friendly viticulture. The estate practices vitipastoralism, using a flock of ewes to manage and naturally fertilise the soil from November to March. It also implements the HACCP method to ensure production quality.
- What wine tourism activities are offered at Château les Maubats?
- Château les Maubats offers a range of activities, including free guided tours and tastings of up to five wines. Visitors can explore the vineyard, learn tasting techniques, or take part in "Harvester for a Day" events. Unique experiences such as an Escape Game in the cellars and walks with a Comporte backpack are also available. During summer, the estate hosts "Jeudis Vins" evenings featuring picnics or sharing platters, and welcomes both groups and motorhomes.
- Which appellations can Château les Maubats wines carry?
- Wines produced by Château les Maubats are marketed under the Bordeaux Supérieur and Bordeaux appellations. The estate also offers a dedicated Bordeaux Blanc Sec cuvée, which is certified organic. These appellations reflect the origin of the plots situated on the hillsides of Entre-deux-Mers, where the estate cultivates its vines.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The vineyard at Château les Maubats spans 8.30 hectares within a total property of 16.75 hectares, with the remaining 8.45 hectares comprising permanent pastures, woods and coppices. The soils are 70% clay-limestone and 30% sandy loam. Viticultural practices are traditional and natural, with manual harvesting.
The grape varieties for red and rosé wines, covering 6.65 hectares, consist of Merlot (55%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%) and Cabernet Franc (15%). For white wines, across an area of 1.65 hectares, the vineyard is planted with 100% Sauvignon.
Flagship Cuvées
The estate notably offers a certified organic Bordeaux Blanc Sec cuvée crafted from the Sauvignon grape variety.
Vinification and Ageing
Vinification is described as traditional and natural.
- Appellation
- Bordeaux Supérieur
- Commune
- Roquebrune
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Christophe Cadis
- Surface area
- 8.3 ha
- Certifications
- Bio, HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 55%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Sauvignon 100%
Practical information
- Address
- 3 Joussaumes Nord, 33580 Roquebrune
- Phone
- +33 6 30 29 35 45
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Du 01/01/2026 au 31/12/2026
- Visits
- visite avec explications enrichissantes, dégustation des vins ou expérience unique lors d'un escape game dans les chais.