Château Redon

Identity

Château Redon is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde. It is owned by Vignobles Ducourt.

History and philosophy

Château Redon takes its name from the Occitan word "redon", meaning "round", in reference to the undulating contours of the land. The estate was acquired in 1967 by Henri Ducourt in Cessac. Committed to sustainable viticulture, the estate is certified Agriconfiance and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System).

Appellations

The wines of Château Redon are produced under the AOC Bordeaux appellation.

Practical information

Château Redon is located at 633 Route du Castellot, 33330 Saint-Émilion. The estate can be reached by phone on +33 (0)5 57 24 70 71 or by email at contact@udpse.com. The cellar shop is open Monday to Saturday, from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. The estate can host groups and is accessible by coach. Spoken languages are German, English, French and Chinese.

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The vineyard (terroir)

The vineyard of Château Redon extends over a recorded surface area of 25.35 hectares. The average vine age is 40 years, with a planting density of 4,500 vines per hectare. The soils are described as clay-loam, alongside gritty and sandy parcels. The estate's overall grape varieties include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Colombard.

For the red varieties, Merlot accounts for 75% of the plantings and Cabernet Franc 25%.

Key cuvées

Château Redon offers a red cuvée crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It also produces a white cuvée made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris.

Vinification and ageing

Harvesting is carried out mechanically. Vinification takes place in concrete vats. The wines are aged entirely in vats.