Château les Tours Seguy
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Located in Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse in the Côtes de Bourg appellation, Château Les Tours Seguy is a family-run winegrowing estate certified organic since 2018, cultivating Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec.
Identity
Château Les Tours Seguy is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse. It is owned by Frédéric Veron.
History and philosophy
Château Les Tours Seguy was first mentioned at the end of the 18th century, with founding records dating back to 1780. It was also referenced in the Féret guide as early as 1868. The Breton family, who once owned the property, took over the estate in 1842. Jean-François Breton managed the property from 1998 before selling it in 2015 to Frédéric Veron, the current proprietor. The estate committed to organic viticulture, achieving organic certification in 2018.
Appellations
Château Les Tours Seguy produces its wines under the Côtes de Bourg appellation. The vineyard is located at the heart of the Côtes de Bourg winegrowing region.
Practical information
Château Les Tours Seguy is located at 1, Le Seguy, 33710 SAINT CIERS DE CANESSE. The estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 630521981 or by email at scea.tourseguy@gmail.com. Tastings and cellar-door sales are available at the property.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the history and philosophy of Château Les Tours Seguy?
- Château Les Tours Seguy, located in Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse, is a winegrowing estate whose earliest records date back to 1780. It was cited in the Féret guide as early as 1868. After belonging to the Breton family for many years, it was acquired in 2015 by Frédéric Veron, the current owner. The estate stands out for its commitment to organic viticulture, earning certification in 2018, reflecting a philosophy centred on respect for the environment.
- What are the characteristics of the vineyard at Château Les Tours Seguy?
- The Château Les Tours Seguy vineyard covers an area of 13 hectares. It is characterised by clay-siliceous and clay-limestone soils, which contribute to the distinctive typicity of the wines produced. The grape varieties planted are varied, including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. These vines are cultivated under the Côtes de Bourg appellation, in the heart of this winegrowing region.
- What vinification and ageing methods are used at Château Les Tours Seguy?
- At Château Les Tours Seguy, vinification and ageing methods are tailored to the different cuvées to optimise their character. The ageing of certain wines, such as the Mirandole cuvée, can take place in barrels. Other cuvées benefit from ageing in terracotta amphorae for up to 12 months. The overall ageing duration varies depending on the wine, with some aged for up to 18 months, including a period in oak barrels.
- Is it possible to visit and purchase wines at Château Les Tours Seguy?
- Yes, Château Les Tours Seguy offers tastings and direct cellar-door sales at the estate. The property is situated at 1, Le Seguy, 33710 SAINT CIERS DE CANESSE. For further information or to arrange a visit, the estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 630521981 or by email at scea.tourseguy@gmail.com, enabling visitors to discover the cuvées and the property's surroundings.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Les Tours Seguy vineyard covers a surface area of 13 hectares. The soils are clay-siliceous or clay-limestone. The grape varieties planted comprise Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec.
Flagship cuvées
The estate produces red, white, and rosé wines. Among the flagship bottlings is the Mirandole cuvée, predominantly red. The Le Fruit du Seguy cuvée is characterised by a dominance of Merlot.
Vinification and ageing
The ageing of certain cuvées, such as Mirandole, can be carried out in oak barrels. For others, ageing takes place in terracotta amphorae for 12 months. The ageing duration varies; for example, certain wines may spend 18 months in the cellar, including 12 months in barrel.
- Appellation
- Côtes de Bourg
- Commune
- Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Frédéric Veron
- Surface area
- 13 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Practical information
- Address
- 1 LE SEGUY, 33710 SAINT CIERS DE CANESSE
- Phone
- +33 630521981
- Contact form
- Contact the estate