Château Plagnac

Identity

Château Plagnac is located in the commune of Bégadan, in the Gironde département. Since 2018, it has been owned by Laurent Gauzi and Romain Roux, who hail from a family of winegrowers and négociants from Entre-deux-Mers. Jean-Jacques Lapeyre manages the estate. Instantly recognisable by its three towers, Château Plagnac was classified as a Cru Bourgeois as early as 1932.

History and philosophy

The recent history of Château Plagnac has seen several changes of ownership. Acquired in 2011 by Vignobles Lapalu, the winegrowing estate was bought in 2016 by Antoine Moueix Propriétés, before being sold to Laurent Gauzi and Romain Roux in 2018. The estate is guided by a philosophy rooted in respect for the terroir, combining tradition with innovation.

Appellations

The plots of Château Plagnac are situated within the Médoc appellation area.

The vineyard (terroir)

The Château Plagnac vineyard covers an area of 39 hectares. The soils consist of clay and windblown sand. The grape varieties planted are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. The estate holds Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification.

Flagship cuvées

Château Plagnac produces a still red wine under the Médoc appellation. The principal cuvée, named CHÂTEAU PLAGNAC, comes from the vineyard's oldest parcels. On the nose, it offers fresh red and black fruit aromas. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance between roundness and freshness, underscored by spicy notes and elegant tannins. Average production is 220,000 bottles (75cl).