Château Réaut
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Château Réaut is a winegrowing estate in Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux, owned by 700 co-owners and renowned for its innovative cellar and wines aged in oak barrels and amphorae. It produces several cuvées, including a no-added-sulphite wine and single-varietal expressions.
Identity
Château Réaut is situated in the commune of Rions, in Gironde. It is owned by a group of wine-enthusiast friends from Bordeaux and Bourgogne, alongside nearly 700 individual co-owners from 26 different countries. Yannick Evenou is a key figure at the estate.
History and philosophy
Château Réaut was acquired in 2012 by a group of friends, backed by numerous individual co-owners, taking over from Champagnes Roederer. In 2018, a new cellar was built. The property is certified by the Vignobles et Découvertes label and was awarded a Best Of d'Or in 2023 in the On-Site Dining category.
Appellations
Château Réaut produces wines under the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux and Bordeaux appellations.
Winemaking and ageing
The estate uses a vat room equipped with inverted truncated conical vats for vinification. Wine ageing takes place in a dedicated barrel and amphora cellar. Ageing periods vary depending on the cuvée, ranging from 16 to 18 months in barrels for Château Réaut, to 24 months in new oak barrels for Carat de Réaut, alongside amphora ageing for other cuvées such as Villa Réaut Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Practical information
Château Réaut is located at 14 Thibeau ouest, 33410 Rions. The estate is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm. Tours and tastings are available by prior arrangement. A "Privilege Tour" of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, including an introduction to the history, facilities and a tasting of 4 cuvées, is available for €12.00 per adult (€10.00 concession). A 3-kilometre "Walking Tour" through the vineyards with audio commentary and a tasting of 4 wines is also available for €15.00 per adult (€12.00 concession), lasting around 1 hour 30 minutes of walking and 45 minutes of tour and tasting. Visits are free for children under 18. The estate accommodates groups of up to 100 people and offers amenities such as a shop, games area and Wi-Fi. Payments can be made by card and cash. The property also offers on-site dining by reservation and room hire for events. Tours are conducted in French and English. Pets are welcome. The telephone number is +33 5 56 62 66 54 and the email address is contact@chateau-reaut.com.
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Frequently asked questions
- Which appellations are produced by Château Réaut?
- Château Réaut produces wines under two main appellations: Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux for the majority of its red wines, and Bordeaux for its white and rosé wines.
- What grape varieties are planted in the Château Réaut vineyard?
- The vineyard of Château Réaut is planted predominantly with Merlot (around 58%), Cabernet Sauvignon (around 37%) and Cabernet Franc (around 5%) for the reds, alongside Sauvignon for the white wines.
- What makes the ownership model of Château Réaut unique?
- Château Réaut is distinguished by its collective ownership model, being held by a group of friends alongside nearly 700 individual co-owners representing 26 different nationalities, following an acquisition in 2012.
- How are vinification and ageing carried out at Château Réaut?
- Vinification takes place in inverted truncated conical vats. Ageing is diverse, utilising French oak barrels for periods ranging from 16 to 24 months, and Tava amphorae for specific single-varietal cuvées.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard spans 26 hectares. The soils consist of a clay-limestone hillside and a gravel terrace. The vineyard benefits from full southern exposure. Viticulture follows sustainable farming principles (agriculture raisonnée) and harvesting is carried out by hand.
Flagship cuvées
Château Réaut
This cuvée is crafted from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It is vinified in inverted truncated conical vats and aged in French oak barrels for 16 to 18 months.
Carat de Réaut
This cuvée is 100% Merlot, aged for 24 months in new, extra fine-grained oak barrels. It delivers remarkable structure and aromatic intensity.
Blanc de Réaut
Made from 100% Sauvignon, this cuvée is entirely vinified in oak barrels, bestowing complexity and roundness.
Rosé de Réaut
This rosé is produced via direct pressing.
Villa Réaut Merlot
This 100% Merlot wine is aged in Tava amphorae, delivering pure fruit expression and a distinctive texture.
Château Réaut Sans Sulfites
This cuvée is 100% Merlot, crafted without added sulphites for a more natural expression of the wine.
Cabernet Franc
This cuvée is 100% Cabernet Franc, aged in amphorae.
Cabernet Sauvignon
This cuvée is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in Tava amphorae.
- Appellations
- Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Côtes de Bordeaux
- Commune
- Rions
- Wine region
- Entre-deux-Mers
- Owner
- Groupe d’amis passionnés par le vin, originaires de Bordeaux et de Bourgogne, et 700 particuliers copropriétaires.
- Technical direction
- Yannick Evenou
- Surface area
- 26 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 58%, Cabernet Sauvignon 37%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Sauvignon
Estate news
19 May 2026
Portes ouvertes Maison des Vins 2026 | Ville de Cadillac sur Garonne
La 31ème édition des Journées Portes Ouvertes de la Région des Premières Côtes de Bordeaux se tiendra les 6 et 7 juin 2026, de 10h à 19h. Cet événement permettra aux visiteurs de rencontrer une trentaine de vignerons d'exception qui partageront leur passion et proposeront de nombreuses animations, activités ludiques et déjeuners. Parmi les 32 châteaux participants figurent, à Cadillac, le Château Fayau ; à Camblanes-et-Meynac, le Château Brethous et le Domaine du Tasta ; à Capian, le Château Suau, le Château de Potiron et le Domaine de Darbalot ; à Cardan, le Château du Payre ; à Carignan, le Château Carignan ; à Donzac, le Château Rozier-Morillons et le Château Le Filh ; à Haux, le Château Lamothe de Haux ; à Langoiran, le Château La Peyruche et le Château Langoiran ; à Latresne, le Château Pascot ; à Laroque, le Château Peller Laroque ; à Loupiac, le Château Grand Peyruchet et le Château Dauphiné Rondillon ; à Monprimblanc, le Château Garbes Cabanieu ; à Omet, le Château La Bertrande ; à Paillet, le Château Sainte Catherine ; à Rions, le Château Carsin, le Château Petit Guillot (au Château Carsin), La Bastane, le Château Beneyt et le Château Réaut ; à Saint Caprais, le Château le Sens ; à Sainte-Croix du Mont, le Château du Pavillon ; à Saint Germain de Graves, le Domaine du Cheval Blanc ; à Saint-Loubès, le Château Haut Tellas ; à Saint Maixant, le Château La Prioulette ; à Tabanac, le Château Renon ; et à Verdelais, le Château Charreau. Des séances d'initiation à la dégustation de vin, animées par un formateur de l’école du vin de Bordeaux, seront également proposées sans réservation à la Maison des Vins de Cadillac, au tarif de 3€ par personne, le samedi et le dimanche à 11h, 12h, 14h, 15h, 16h et 17h, dans la limite des places disponibles. Il est à noter que le Château Réaut ne proposera pas de restauration ni de concert comme initialement prévu, mais les visites de son chai resteront possibles.
Read the source — cadillacsurgaronne.frPractical information
- Address
- 14 Thibeau ouest, 33410 RIONS
- Phone
- +33 5 56 62 66 54
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- De 9h à 12h et de 14h à 17h
- Visits
- Découverte de l’histoire atypique et du concept unique de la propriété, visite des cuvier et chai à barriques et amphores ultra-modernes, suivies d’une dégustation de 4 de nos cuvées.