Château Malescasse
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Château Malescasse is a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel in Haut-Médoc, owned by Philippe Austruy. The 37-hectare vineyard is planted with Bordeaux grape varieties on gravel soils. The winegrowing estate is HVE certified.
Identity
Château Malescasse is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Lamarque, in the Gironde department. The property has been owned by Philippe Austruy and his group Gema Viticole since 2012. Château Malescasse is recognised as a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel.
History and philosophy
The Château Malescasse residence was built in 1824. The estate was acquired in 2012 by Philippe Austruy. The château is committed to an environmentally responsible approach, having notably achieved Haute Valeur Environnementale (Level 3) certification and the Vignoble & Découverte distinction.
Appellations
Château Malescasse produces wines under the Haut-Médoc appellation. Created in 1935, this appellation is part of the Médoc sub-region within Bordeaux.
Practical information
Château Malescasse is located at 6, chemin du Moulin-Rose in Lamarque (33460). You can contact the estate by telephone on +33 5 56 58 90 09 or by email at contact@chateau-malescasse.com. On-site sales and tastings are available. The cellar door is generally open from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday by appointment. The estate offers wine tourism accommodation with a guest château and private hire of the residence, featuring two suites and two bedrooms accommodating up to eight guests, with a two-night minimum stay.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Malescasse located and who is the current owner?
- Château Malescasse is situated in the commune of Lamarque, in Gironde. It is owned by Vignobles Austruy, headed by Philippe Austruy, who acquired the property in 2012. The winegrowing estate is renowned for its Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel status in the region.
- What is the surface area of the vineyard and which grape varieties are grown?
- The Château Malescasse vineyard extends over a planted area of 37 hectares, out of a total estate area of 40 hectares. The grape varieties consist of 47% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 6.5% Cabernet and 3.5% Petit Verdot. The vines are established on soils of fine Garonne gravel, typical of the Haut-Médoc appellation.
- What environmental certifications does Château Malescasse hold?
- Château Malescasse is committed to an environmental approach backed by several certifications. The estate has achieved Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) Level 3 certification. In addition, it has been awarded the Vignoble & Découverte label, reflecting its dedication to sustainable and environmentally friendly wine tourism.
- What are the appellations and flagship cuvées of Château Malescasse?
- Château Malescasse produces wines under the Haut-Médoc appellation. The primary cuvée is Château Malescasse, crafted notably from Merlot and Petit Verdot. The estate also produces another major cuvée named Haut-Médoc Closerie de Malescasse. Both wines are true expressions of the renowned Haut-Médoc appellation in Bordeaux.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Malescasse vineyard covers a planted area of 37 hectares, within a total surface area of 40 hectares. The vines are planted on Médoc gravel soils, characterised by fine Garonne gravel. The average age of the vines is 35 years. The grape varieties comprise 47% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 6.5% Cabernet and 3.5% Petit Verdot. The parcels are situated on a rise of white gravel.
Flagship cuvées
The estate produces Château Malescasse, its first wine. It is crafted from grape varieties including Merlot and Petit Verdot. Another cuvée is Haut-Médoc Closerie de Malescasse.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting at Château Malescasse is carried out both by hand and mechanically. The cellar was designed by architect Marie Amélie Austruy.
- Appellation
- Haut-Médoc
- Commune
- Lamarque
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Vignobles Austruy
- Surface area
- 40 ha
- Second wine
- Haut-Médoc Closerie de Malescasse
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet-Sauvignon 47%, Merlot 43%, Cabernet 6.5%, Petit Verdot 3.5%
Practical information
- Address
- 6, chem. du Moulin-Rose, 33460 Lamarque
- Phone
- +33 5 56 58 90 09
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- 9h00 à 12h30, 13h00 à 17h30
- Visits
- sur réservation