Château Moulin des Graves
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Château Moulin des Graves is a family-run winegrowing estate in the Saint-Émilion AOC. Jean-Frédéric Musset cultivates 2 hectares on gravel, clay-loam, and sandy soils. The wines are aged in French oak barrels.
Identity
Château Moulin des Graves is a family-run winegrowing property. Jean-Frédéric Musset is the current owner of the estate, located in the commune of Vignonet, in Gironde.
History and philosophy
Château Moulin des Graves is situated within the Juridiction de Saint-Émilion. The estate's history is linked to a former cooperage activity. The vineyard has belonged to the same family for several generations, with Jean-Frédéric Musset being the great-grandnephew of Aurèle David, a previous owner. Bottling takes place at the estate.
Appellations
The estate produces wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation. This area is part of the Juridiction de Saint-Émilion, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999.
Practical information
Château Moulin des Graves exports its wines to markets including Great Britain, Belgium, and China.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary appellation of Château Moulin des Graves?
- Château Moulin des Graves produces its wines under the Saint-Émilion Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC). This appellation is world-renowned for the quality of its red wines.
- What is the surface area of the Château Moulin des Graves vineyard?
- The Château Moulin des Graves vineyard covers a surface area of 2 hectares. This scale allows for attentive management of the parcels and production.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château Moulin des Graves?
- The vineyard planting at Château Moulin des Graves consists predominantly of Merlot (88%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (12%). These grape varieties are characteristic of the wines of Saint-Émilion.
- What type of soil characterises the terroir of Château Moulin des Graves?
- The terroir of Château Moulin des Graves consists of gravel, clay-loam, and sandy soils. This diversity contributes to the complexity of the wines produced by the estate.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Moulin des Graves vineyard spans 2 hectares. The soils are characterised by gravel, clay-loam, and sand. The average vine age exceeds 35 years. The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Key cuvées
The wine of Château Moulin des Graves is crafted from the estate's grape varieties. It displays aromatic characteristics and a structure that develop through barrel ageing.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification is conducted in the traditional manner in temperature-controlled concrete vats, with a vatting period of four to five weeks. Ageing takes place entirely in French oak barrels for a period of 12 months. The estate's annual production is estimated between 10,000 and 12,000 bottles.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Vignonet
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Jean-Frédéric MUSSET
- Technical direction
- Jean-Frédéric Musset
- Surface area
- 2 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 88%, Cabernet Franc 12%
Practical information
- Address
- Vignonet
- Contact form
- Contact the estate