Château Saint-Esprit
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Château Saint-Esprit, in Saint-Émilion, produces red wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. Jérôme Dohet is the winemaker at this estate of around 1 hectare, whose wines are aged in vats and oak barrels.
Identity
Château Saint-Esprit is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde. It is run by Jérôme Dohet.
History and philosophy
The estate was established in 1998 following the division of Vieux-Château-Chauvin. It produces still red wines.
The appellations
Château Saint-Esprit produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Practical information
Château Saint-Esprit is located at 8, la Rose, 33330 Saint-Émilion. For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 57 74 41 53 or +33618683223, or by email at chateausaintesprit@gmail.com.
The tasting cellar is open Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The estate offers cellar-door sales, tastings, and welcomes groups. Languages spoken are English, Spanish, and French.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of the wines from Château Saint-Esprit?
- Château Saint-Esprit primarily produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
- Who is in charge of winemaking at Château Saint-Esprit?
- Jérôme Dohet is the winemaker in charge of vinification at Château Saint-Esprit.
- What is the surface area of Château Saint-Esprit's vineyard?
- The vineyard at Château Saint-Esprit covers an area of approximately 1 hectare.
- What are the main grape varieties grown at Château Saint-Esprit?
- The grape varieties planted at Château Saint-Esprit consist mainly of Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%).
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard at Château Saint-Esprit spans an area of approximately 1 hectare. The vines, with an average age of 42 years, are planted on clay-siliceous and clay-limestone soils. The grape varieties planted consist predominantly of Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%).
Flagship cuvées
The estate's main cuvée is a red wine crafted from Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Average annual production is around 7,200 bottles.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting is carried out by hand. Vinification takes place in stainless steel vats. Ageing is carried out in both vats and oak barrels, with a proportion of 25% new oak and 75% barrels of one or more previous wines.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Technical direction
- Jérôme Dohet
- Surface area
- 1 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 20%
Practical information
- Address
- 8, la Rose, 33330 ST EMILION
- Phone
- +33618683223
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi, Dimanche De 09h00 à 18h00