Château les Vieux Moulins
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Château Les Vieux Moulins, located in Reignac, is owned by Damien Lorteau. This 20-hectare certified organic winegrowing estate in Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux produces red wines from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
Identity
Château Les Vieux Moulins is a winegrowing estate located in Reignac, in Gironde. It is owned by Damien Lorteau.
History and philosophy
Château Les Vieux Moulins is committed to an environmentally friendly approach, striving to harvest healthy grapes that achieve optimal phenolic and aromatic ripeness. The estate practices organic viticulture, certified by ECOCERT.
Appellations
The estate produces wines under the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
Winemaking and ageing
Winemaking at Château Les Vieux Moulins follows a low-intervention approach, adhering to organic farming specifications. The wines are aged in vats.
Practical information
Château Les Vieux Moulins is located at 15, les Martinettes, 33860 Reignac. The estate does not offer cellar-door sales or on-site accommodation.
Telephone: 05 57 64 72 29
Email: contact@chateaulesvieuxmoulins.com
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Les Vieux Moulins located and who owns it?
- Château Les Vieux Moulins is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Reignac, in Gironde. It is owned by Damien Lorteau. Covering an area of 20 hectares, the property is committed to organic viticulture, certified by ECOCERT. The estate's philosophy focuses on producing healthy grapes picked at optimal ripeness.
- Which appellations are produced by Château Les Vieux Moulins?
- Château Les Vieux Moulins exclusively produces wines under the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. The estate crafts several cuvées within this single appellation, notably Cuvée Les Hélices, a still red wine, and Cuvée Pirouette, both produced in accordance with organic farming standards and the estate's distinct terroirs.
- What are the grape varieties and terroir of the vineyard?
- The 20-hectare vineyard of Château Les Vieux Moulins is planted predominantly with Merlot (80%), alongside Cabernet Sauvignon (13%) and Cabernet Franc (7%). The soils are diverse, featuring sandy-clay, clay-limestone and gravelly terroirs. These varied soil compositions contribute to the complexity of the estate's wines.
- What viticultural practices are implemented at Château Les Vieux Moulins?
- Château Les Vieux Moulins follows environmentally friendly viticultural practices as part of its ECOCERT organic certification. These include earthing up and unearthing the vines, applying cattle manure compost to nourish the soils, and vine protection methods that prioritise contact treatments such as Bordeaux mixture and sulphur. Herbal teas (nettle, fern, horsetail) are also used, and manual leaf thinning is carried out to ensure optimal grape ripening.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Les Vieux Moulins covers an area of 20 hectares. The soils consist of sandy-clay, clay-limestone and gravel. Planting density is 6,700 vines per hectare.
The grape varieties are dominated by Merlot (80%), complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (13%) and Cabernet Franc (7%). Viticultural practices include earthing up and unearthing the vine rows, applying cattle manure compost, and a mindful plant health strategy that prioritises contact treatments such as Bordeaux mixture and sulphur. Herbal teas (nettle, fern, horsetail) are also used. Leaf thinning is carried out by hand to optimise grape health and ripening.
Flagship cuvées
Château Les Vieux Moulins offers several cuvées, all within Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux. Cuvée Les Hélices is a still red wine crafted from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cuvée Pirouette is also produced under this appellation.
- Appellation
- Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
- Commune
- Reignac
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Damien Lorteau
- Surface area
- 20 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 13%, Cabernet Franc 7%
Practical information
- Address
- 15, les Martinettes, 33860 REIGNAC
- Phone
- 05 57 64 72 29
- Contact form
- Contact the estate