Château Mejean
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Château Méjean, founded in 2014 by Aurelien Dulor, Damien Martial, and Ludovic Martial, is a 7-hectare winegrowing estate located in Cérons. It produces red wines under the Graves AOC alongside a pétillant naturel, grown on gravel and limestone soils.
Identity
Château Méjean is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Cérons. It is owned by Aurelien Dulor, Damien Martial, and Ludovic Martial, who also run Vignobles Martial & Dulor.
History and Philosophy
Château Méjean was established in 2014. Since then, the estate has continually refined its vinification and ageing practices.
The Appellations
Château Méjean produces wines under the Graves Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC). The estate lies in close proximity to the Pessac-Léognan appellation.
Practical Information
Details regarding exact contact coordinates, opening hours, and visiting or tasting arrangements are not documented.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation produced by Château Méjean?
- Château Méjean primarily produces wines under the Graves Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC), renowned for its red wines.
- Who are the owners of Château Méjean?
- Château Méjean is owned by Aurelien Dulor, Damien Martial, and Ludovic Martial, who also manage Vignobles Martial & Dulor.
- What is the vineyard size of Château Méjean and which grape varieties are grown?
- The Château Méjean vineyard covers 7 hectares. It is planted with 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet on limestone and gravel soils.
- How are the wines of Château Méjean aged?
- The red wines of Château Méjean are aged between 12 and 18 months on fine lees, using 40% new foudres, 40% one-wine oak barrels, and 20% stainless steel vats.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The Château Méjean vineyard spans 7 hectares. The soils consist of limestone and gravel, quintessential to the region. The grape varieties planted comprise 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet.
Flagship Cuvées
The estate crafts a flagship red wine under the name Château Méjean, in the Graves AOC. In its youth, this wine reveals aromas of black fruit and spices, which develop with age towards notes of black truffle and subtle forest floor nuances. Its ageing potential is estimated at 20 years or more.
The estate also produces a cuvée called Peytar, a pétillant naturel.
Vinification and Ageing
Vinification of the red wines takes place in a vat room equipped with nine temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, ensuring precise temperature regulation. Grapes are sorted by hand on a vibrating sorting table prior to vatting. Pump-overs are automated.
Ageing for the red Château Méjean lasts between 12 and 18 months on fine lees. The blend matures in 40% new 500-litre foudres, 40% one-wine oak barrels, and 20% stainless steel vats. The coopers selected include Atelier Centre France, Stockinger, ERMITAGE, and DAMY.
The Peytar cuvée, a pétillant naturel, undergoes natural fermentation without additives, followed by ageing sur lattes. This sparkling wine is neither filtered nor disgorged, and contains no added sulphites.
- Appellations
- Graves, Pessac-Léognan
- Commune
- Cérons
- Wine region
- Graves & Sauternais
- Owner
- Aurelien Dulor, Damien Martial & Ludovic Martial
- Surface area
- 7 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 80%, Cabernet 20%
Practical information
- Address
- Cérons
- Contact form
- Contact the estate