Château Ramage la Batisse
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Château Ramage la Batisse, a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur in Haut-Médoc, is managed by M. Thibaut. The 58-hectare vineyard, certified HVE and ISO 14001, is predominantly planted with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon on clay-limestone and sandy soils.
Identity
Château Ramage la Batisse is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Sauveur, in Gironde. The property is owned by Monsieur Thibaut and is recognised as a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur.
History and philosophy
Château Ramage la Batisse is committed to sustainable viticulture and is certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) and ISO 14001.
Appellations
Château Ramage la Batisse produces wines under the Haut-Médoc appellation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Château Ramage la Batisse?
- Château Ramage la Batisse produces its wines under the Haut-Médoc appellation, located in the Bordeaux wine region.
- What is the surface area of the Château Ramage la Batisse vineyard?
- The vineyard of Château Ramage la Batisse extends over 58 hectares. The vines have an average age of around 30 years.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château Ramage la Batisse?
- The vineyard planting at Château Ramage la Batisse comprises predominantly Merlot (46%), Cabernet Sauvignon (43%), Petit Verdot (8%) and Cabernet franc (3%).
- Is Château Ramage la Batisse certified for its environmental practices?
- Yes, Château Ramage la Batisse is certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) and ISO 14001, attesting to its commitment to sustainable viticulture.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard covers an area of 58 hectares. The soils consist of clay and limestone mixed with sand. The average vine age is approximately 30 years, with a planting density of 8,500 vines per hectare.
The grape variety breakdown is as follows: 46% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet franc.
Flagship cuvées
The estate produces a main cuvée in Haut-Médoc. Crafted according to traditional methods, this wine undergoes 18 months of barrel ageing, using around 35% new oak. Average annual production exceeds 200,000 bottles.
- Appellation
- Haut-Médoc
- Commune
- Saint-Sauveur
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- M. Thibaut
- Surface area
- 58 ha
- Certifications
- HVE, ISO 14001
- Grape varieties
- Merlot noir 46%, Cabernet Sauvignon 43%, Petit Verdot 8%, Cabernet franc 3%
Practical information
- Address
- Saint-Sauveur
Contact details
Practical information
Château Ramage la Batisse is located in Tourteran, 33250 Saint-Sauveur.
For further information or to arrange a visit, the estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 56 59 57 24 or by email at ramagelabatisse@wanadoo.fr.
The cellar door shop is open Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm, and Friday from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Complimentary tours and tastings are available all year round, strictly by appointment. The estate also offers themed tastings and features historic cellars as well as a reception room.