Château Mondesir-Gazin

Identity

Name of the estate: Château Mondesir-Gazin

Owners: Patricia et Jean-Pierre Simon

Commune: Plassac, Gironde

History and Philosophy

Château Mondesir-Gazin is a winegrowing estate whose recent history has been marked by several stages. Marc Pasquet had settled there as a winegrower-owner in 1990.

In 2022, the estate was acquired by Patricia and Jean-Pierre Simon, for whom this vintage was the first under their ownership.

As early as 2006, Château Mondesir-Gazin embarked on a conversion process to organic winegrowing, leading to its certification. This philosophy is reflected in environmentally friendly viticultural practices, such as the integration of cover crop sowing in the vineyards since autumn 2022.

The estate also benefits from the expertise of consulting oenologist Stéphane Derenoncourt, who provides technical support.

The Appellations

Château Mondesir-Gazin produces red and white wines under the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.

Furthermore, some of the estate's red cuvées are also produced within the framework of the Côtes de Bourg appellation. The plots contributing to these different appellations are all located in the commune of Plassac.

Winemaking and Ageing

The winemaking for red wines is carried out using equipment combining concrete vats and temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. After mechanical harvesting and rigorous sorting at the estate, the grapes are transferred by gravity into these vats. Manual punching down is a practice employed to optimise extraction.

For white wines, harvesting is carried out manually; the grapes are transported in crates to a cold room for rapid cooling. They then undergo gentle pressing before winemaking in concrete vats. Ageing then continues in 400-litre oak barrels.

The ageing of the wines, whether red or white, takes place in a cellar dedicated to barrels, where French oak is preferred. The duration of this ageing is variable, generally ranging from 6 to 15 months, and can extend up to 22 months for certain cuvées. Sulphite dosages are reduced to the strict minimum during winemaking, and a specific cuvée is even produced without any added sulphites.

Practical Information

Château Mondesir-Gazin is located at 77, route de l'Estuaire, 33390 Plassac, Gironde.

For any information, the estate can be contacted by phone at +33 5 57 42 29 80 or by e-mail at mondesirgazin@gmail.com.

The estate is open to visitors in its cellars throughout the year. It is possible to carry out tastings and purchase wines directly at the property. The estate also offers mail order sales.

Find out more

To discover all the wines and news of the estate, the official website is available: Official website of the estate.

The Vineyard (Terroir)

Château Mondesir-Gazin's vineyard extends over approximately 13 hectares. It is located in the commune of Plassac, in the Gironde department, situated on the Right Bank of the river, facing the Médoc lands.

The soils are mainly composed of clay-limestone strata, offering conditions conducive to winegrowing. Some plots benefit from a particular exposure, such as a south-facing clay-limestone hillside in the lieu-dit Gazin, or a slope facing the Gironde estuary at Mondésir.

The estate's grape varieties consist of Merlot at 62%, Malbec at 27%, Sémillon at 6%, and Sauvignon Blanc at 5%. The average age of the vines is approximately 29 years.

Viticultural practices adhere to organic agriculture. The planting density varies from 5500 to 7400 vines per hectare, with an average of 6000 vines per hectare. Pruning is carried out using short Guyot. Harvesting is performed both manually and mechanically, depending on the plots and the specific objectives for each cuvée.

Flagship Cuvées

The estate offers a range of wines that reflect the diversity of its terroirs and grape varieties.

The Château Mondesir-Gazin is the main red wine, produced under the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. It highlights Merlot, blended with Malbec, offering a profile where structure and fruitiness are often sought after.

The Cuvée Bardon is another red wine from the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. It notably stands out for its 100% Malbec grape variety composition for certain vintages, producing a wine of notable intensity.

In the Côtes de Bourg appellation, the estate produces the Cuvée Haut Mondésir, a red wine where Merlot is dominant, complemented by Malbec, characterised by a structure and depth acquired during its ageing.

A specific cuvée, Chante-Alouette, is also offered in Côtes de Bourg. It is a natural wine, made without added sulphites, reflecting a minimalist winemaking approach.

Château Mondesir-Gazin also produces a still white wine under the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, resulting from a blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, offering freshness and balance.