Château Sigognac

Identity

Château Sigognac is situated in Saint-Yzans-de-Médoc. The estate is managed by Christophe Allard, owner, and Louis Allard, estate director. Fabrice Clostres is the vineyard manager and Laurent Touret serves as cellar master. Maëva Béziat is the primary customer contact. The estate works in partnership with the Boissenot oenological consultancy.

History and philosophy

The history of Château Sigognac spans more than five centuries, with vineyards established here since that era. In 2009, the Allard family acquired the property. The estate has embraced sustainable viticulture practices. An organic conversion began in 2020, with certification projected for 2023.

Appellations

Château Sigognac's plots are situated within the Médoc appellation for its main red wines. A dedicated cuvée is also crafted under the Bordeaux appellation.

Practical information

Château Sigognac is open to visitors throughout the year, with tastings offered at the end of each tour. For groups of more than 5 people, booking a week in advance is recommended. The cellar door is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and by appointment outside these times as well as at weekends. The estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 56 09 05 04 or by email at chateau.sigognac@orange.fr.

Find out more

Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

The Château Sigognac vineyard covers 45 contiguous hectares in Saint-Yzans-de-Médoc. The soils are clay-limestone. The average vine age is approximately 40 years. The grape variety distribution is dominated by Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.

Flagship cuvées

The estate produces several cuvées. Château Sigognac is the property's first wine, a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Le Benjamin de Sigognac is the estate's second wine. A prestige single-parcel cuvée, L’Enclos de Sigognac, comes from vines around 80 years old and is vinified entirely in barrels. The estate also produces a 100% Merlot cuvée, as well as a cuvée named French Flair. Occasionally, a dry white wine, a sweet white Sémillon, and a rosé are also produced.

Vinification and ageing

The vinification of Château Sigognac and its L'Enclos de Sigognac cuvée involves oak barrel ageing. For the Château Sigognac cuvée, ageing lasts 12 months in oak barrels. The L'Enclos de Sigognac cuvée is harvested by hand and vinified entirely in oak barrels.