Château Moulin de Corneil
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Château Moulin de Corneil, managed by SCEA Bonneau et Fils, produces wines under the Cadillac and Premières Côtes de Bordeaux appellations in the commune of Le Pian-sur-Garonne, notably barrel-aged sweet white wines.
Identity
Château Moulin de Corneil is a winegrowing estate. It is owned by SCEA Bonneau et Fils, with winemaking handled by Jean-Marie Bonneau. The property is located in the commune of Le Pian-sur-Garonne.
History and philosophy
The estate's philosophy centres on producing wines that authentically reflect their terroir.
Appellations
Château Moulin de Corneil produces wines under the Cadillac and Premières Côtes de Bordeaux appellations.
Winemaking and ageing
Ageing of the wines at Château Moulin de Corneil takes place in oak barrels.
Practical information
Château Moulin de Corneil is located at 6, Lieu-Dit Corneil, 33490 Le Pian-sur-Garonne. The estate offers cellar-door sales as well as tastings. The property can be contacted by telephone on 05 56 76 44 26 or by email at moulin-corneil@wanadoo.fr.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the name of the winegrowing estate and where is it located?
- The winegrowing estate is Château Moulin de Corneil. It is located at 6, Lieu-Dit Corneil, 33490 Le Pian-sur-Garonne. The property is situated specifically in the commune of Le Pian-sur-Garonne, within the Bordeaux wine region.
- Who owns Château Moulin de Corneil and who oversees the winemaking?
- Château Moulin de Corneil is owned by SCEA Bonneau et Fils. The winemaking is overseen by Jean-Marie Bonneau. This family-run estate is dedicated to crafting wines that express their local terroir.
- Which appellations are produced and what grape varieties are grown?
- Château Moulin de Corneil produces wines under the Cadillac and Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux appellations. The white grape variety grown is predominantly Sémillon, while the red wines are crafted from a blend of Merlot and Cabernets. The vines have an average age of approximately forty years.
- What are the characteristics of the estate's Cadillac white wine and how should it be served?
- The estate crafts a still white wine under the Cadillac appellation, notably Château Moulin de Corneil, made mainly from Sémillon. This sweet wine has residual sugars of around 140 g/l. It is best served at a temperature between 8 and 9 °C and has the potential to age for several years. The wine is aged in oak barrels.
The vineyard (terroir)
The estate cultivates vines with an average age of around forty years. The grape varieties planted consist of Sémillon, while the reds feature a blend of Merlot and Cabernets.
Flagship cuvées
The estate produces a still white wine under the Cadillac appellation, notably Château Moulin de Corneil. This white wine is predominantly made from Sémillon and is characterised by residual sugar levels of around 140 g/l. It is best served at a temperature between 8 and 9 °C and offers cellaring potential over several years.
- Appellations
- Cadillac, Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux
- Commune
- Le Pian-sur-Garonne
- Wine region
- Entre-deux-Mers
- Owner
- SCEA BONNEAU ET FILS
- Technical direction
- Jean-Marie Bonneau
- Grape varieties
- Sémillon, Merlot, Cabernets
Practical information
- Address
- 6, Lieu-Dit Corneil, 33490 LE-PIAN-SUR-GARONNE
- Phone
- 05 56 76 44 26
- Contact form
- Contact the estate