Château Ninon
Updated on
Château Ninon is a family-owned winegrowing estate located in Grézillac, run by Frédéric Roubineau. The property produces wines in the Bordeaux Rosé, Bordeaux blanc, and Entre-deux-Mers appellations.
Identity
Château Ninon is a winegrowing estate located in Grézillac, in the Gironde département. The property is managed by Frédéric Roubineau, representing several generations of winegrowers within the family.
History and philosophy
The Roubineau family's presence in the commune of Grézillac has been documented since the early 17th century, in 1612. The winegrowing estate has been managed by the Roubineau family since 1919. Pierre Roubineau took over the family property in 1973. Frédéric Roubineau joined the estate in 2001, before taking over from his father in 2011. He has owned the estate since 2010.
Appellations
Château Ninon produces wines under various appellations. The Fleur de Ninon cuvée is crafted under the Entre-deux-Mers appellation. Château Ninon Rosé is produced under the Bordeaux Rosé appellation. As for Cuvée Anna, it is a Bordeaux blanc.
Practical information
Château Ninon is located at 322 route de Tenot, 33420 GRÉZILLAC. The estate welcomes the public for tastings and direct cellar-door sales.
Telephone: 05.57.84.62.41
Email: contact@chateauninon.fr
Find out more
Frequently asked questions
- Who manages Château Ninon and how long has the family been involved in winegrowing?
- Château Ninon is managed by Frédéric Roubineau. His family, the Roubineaus, have been documented in the commune of Grézillac since 1612. The winegrowing estate has been run by the Roubineau family since 1919. Frédéric Roubineau joined the estate in 2001 and took over from his father in 2011, having owned the property since 2010.
- What is the surface area of the vineyard and which grape varieties are grown there?
- The Château Ninon vineyard covers 25 hectares, spread across the communes of Grézillac, Lugaignac, and Daignac. For the white wines, the grape varieties include Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Sémillon, and Muscadelle. Cabernet-Sauvignon is predominantly used for Château Ninon Rosé.
- Which appellations are produced at Château Ninon?
- Château Ninon produces wines under several appellations. The Fleur de Ninon cuvée is crafted in the Entre-deux-Mers appellation. Château Ninon Rosé is a Bordeaux Rosé appellation wine. Finally, Cuvée Anna is a Bordeaux blanc.
- What are the characteristics of the estate's main cuvées?
- Among the flagship cuvées, Château Ninon Rosé is crafted from red grape varieties, predominantly Cabernet-Sauvignon, and may involve a twelve-hour maceration. Cuvée Anna is a Bordeaux blanc produced in limited quantities and aged in oak barrels. Fleur de Ninon is a still white wine from the Entre-deux-Mers appellation, aged in vats.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Ninon vineyard spans an area of 25 hectares. The parcels are spread across the communes of Grézillac, Lugaignac, and Daignac. The grape varieties planted for Château Ninon Rosé are predominantly Cabernet-Sauvignon. For the white wines, such as Cuvée Anna, Sauvignon Blanc is used. The blend of the Fleur de Ninon cuvée includes Sauvignon Blanc (around 60%), Sauvignon Gris, Sémillon, and Muscadelle. A 10-are parcel is dedicated to the production of Cuvée Anna.
Flagship cuvées
The estate offers several cuvées. Château Ninon Rosé is crafted from three red grape varieties, predominantly Cabernet-Sauvignon. It generally undergoes a twelve-hour maceration. Cuvée Anna is a Bordeaux blanc produced in limited quantities. Fleur de Ninon is a still white wine classified under the Entre-deux-Mers appellation.
Vinification and ageing
The vinification of Château Ninon Rosé may include a twelve-hour maceration followed by fermentation at 16°C. The Fleur de Ninon cuvée is aged in vats. For Cuvée Anna, ageing takes place in oak barrels.
- Appellations
- Entre-deux-Mers, Bordeaux Rosé, Bordeaux
- Commune
- Grézillac
- Wine region
- Entre-deux-Mers
- Owner
- Frédéric Roubineau
- Surface area
- 25 ha
- Second wine
- Fleur de Ninon
- Grape varieties
- Sauvignon blanc, Sauvignon gris, Sémillon, Muscadelle, Cabernet-Sauvignon
Practical information
- Address
- 322 route de Tenot, 33420 GRÉZILLAC
- Phone
- 05.57.84.62.41
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Dégustation et vente directe des vins. Accueille le public sur la propriété pour faire déguster les vins.