Château Robin

Identity

Château Robin is a winegrowing estate located in Belvès de Castillon, in the Gironde. It is managed by Jan and Florian Thienpont, representing the Thienpont and Heymans families.

History and philosophy

Château Robin's history spans more than two centuries. The estate was acquired in 2018 by the Thienpont and Heymans families, who oversee its management. The property is committed to sustainable viticulture, as confirmed by its certification.

Appellations

Château Robin produces wines under the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.

Practical information

Château Robin is located at 1 lieu dit Robin, 33350 Belvès de Castillon.

The estate is open for visits and offers tastings. Direct sales at the property are also available. For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 57 56 05 45 or by email at contact@cru-robin.com.

Find out more

Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

Château Robin's vineyard covers 11.5 hectares, divided into seven main south-east-facing parcels. The soils are predominantly clay-limestone, with bedrock and iron pan (crasse de fer) in places, alongside areas of clay, flint, and limestone.

The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot (80%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (10%), Cabernet Sauvignon (8%), and Malbec (2%). Harvesting is carried out by hand.

Signature cuvées

Château Robin offers red wines described as powerful, deeply coloured, and elegant. They are characterised by aromas of red and black fruit, as well as violet. The tannic structure is present yet well-integrated, yielding fresh wines with notable ageing potential. Château Robin 2019, for example, is crafted from a blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Malbec. The overall style is quintessentially Bordeaux, delivering balanced and silky wines.

Vinification and ageing

The grapes undergo an initial sorting during picking, followed by a second sort in the cellar. They are then destemmed and 80% crushed. Vinification is traditional and takes place in temperature-controlled concrete vats. The wines are aged entirely (100%) in oak barrels, one-third of which are renewed each year.