Château Saint Jacques Calon

Identity

Château Saint-Jacques Calon is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Montagne, in the Gironde. It is owned by Frédéric Maule, who also serves as the winemaker.

History and Philosophy

Château Saint-Jacques Calon has been a family-run property for five generations. Frédéric Maule took over the management of the estate in 2002, upholding the family's long-standing commitment to viticulture.

The Appellations

The parcels of Château Saint-Jacques Calon are located in the Bordeaux region, within the Saint-Émilion sub-region, producing wines under the Montagne-Saint-Émilion appellation.

Practical Information

Château Saint-Jacques Calon is located at 1, La Maçonne, BP 9, 33570 Montagne. The estate can be contacted on 05 57 74 62 43. Tastings and on-site wine sales are available at the property.

Find out more

Official estate website

The Vineyard (Terroir)

The Château Saint-Jacques Calon vineyard is situated on the Butte des Moulins de Calon, reaching an altitude of 114 metres and benefiting from favourable sun exposure. The estate is distinguished by the presence of two of the appellation's five windmills.

Flagship Cuvées

The estate produces red wines. Among its cuvées, "Montagne Saint-Émilion Cuvée des Moulins" is crafted predominantly from the Merlot grape variety. With an annual production of around 4,000 bottles, this cuvée is aged in both vats and barrels. Another cuvée, "Grande Réserve Élevé en fût de chêne neuf", is made entirely from Merlot, with 18 months of oak barrel ageing. Approximately 1,800 bottles of this cuvée are produced.

Vinification and Ageing

Ageing for the wines of Château Saint-Jacques Calon takes place in vats and barrels for the Cuvée des Moulins. The Grande Réserve cuvée benefits from 18 months of ageing in oak barrels.