Château Mareil
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Château Mareil is a winegrowing estate in the Médoc appellation, located in Ordonnac. It produces red wines from clay-limestone soils, dominated by Cabernet-Sauvignon. The estate's first vintage was produced in 1998.
Identity
Château Mareil is a winegrowing estate located in the Médoc appellation, at 4, chemin de Mareil, 33340, in Ordonnac. The estate is owned by EARL du Château Mareil, with Marie-Françoise Brun recorded as the owner in 2004 for one of the estate's cuvées.
History and philosophy
The first vintage crafted at the château was vinified in 1998. The family present at Mareil is recorded as having been there for over four centuries, highlighting a strong sense of historical continuity. The name of the château derives from the Latin “maroialum”, meaning “locality near a marsh”.
Appellations
Château Mareil produces wines under the Médoc appellation.
Practical information
Château Mareil is located at 4, chemin de Mareil, 33340 Ordonnac. You can contact the estate by telephone on 05 56 09 00 32 or by email at chateau.mareil@terre-net.fr. The estate offers on-site cellar-door sales and wine tastings.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Château Mareil wines?
- Château Mareil produces red wines under the Médoc appellation, a renowned designation in the Bordeaux vineyard.
- Where is Château Mareil located?
- Château Mareil is located in the commune of Ordonnac, in the Gironde department, at 4, chemin de Mareil, 33340 Ordonnac.
- What type of soil is found in the Château Mareil vineyard?
- The Château Mareil vineyard is set on clay-limestone soils, which impart distinctive characteristics to the wines produced on this terroir.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château Mareil?
- The dominant grape variety planted at Château Mareil is Cabernet-Sauvignon, used in the crafting of its red wines.
The vineyard (terroir)
The soils of the Château Mareil vineyard are clay-limestone. The estate's grape varieties are predominantly led by Cabernet-Sauvignon.
Signature cuvées
Among the estate's wines is the “Cuvée Prestige Élevé en fût de chêne”. This still red wine, predominantly crafted from Cabernet-Sauvignon, is characterised by its barrel ageing.
Vinification and ageing
The wines of Château Mareil, particularly the “Cuvée Prestige Élevé en fût de chêne”, benefit from barrel ageing, which contributes to their structure and aromatic complexity.
- Commune
- Saint-Viaud
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Propriété privée
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet-Sauvignon
Practical information
- Address
- 4, chemin de Mareil, 33340 Saint-Viaud
- Phone
- 05 56 09 00 32
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
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