Château Tayac
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Château Tayac, a family-owned estate since 1959 located in Saint-Seurin, produces Côtes de Bourg wines. Its 30-hectare vineyard, farmed using sustainable viticulture methods, is planted with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Sémillon.
Identity
Château Tayac is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Seurin, in the Gironde. It has been owned by the Saturny family since 1959 and is currently managed by Philippe and Loïc Saturny.
History and philosophy
Château Tayac was acquired by the Saturny family in 1959 and has remained a family estate ever since, passed down through several generations. A watchtower, traditionally said to have been built by the Prince Noir, stands on the property, bearing witness to its long history. The estate favours a sustainable viticulture approach to managing its vineyard.
Appellations
Château Tayac produces wines under the Côtes de Bourg appellation. The estate is part of the Blayais and Bourgeais sub-regions within the Bordeaux wine region.
Practical information
Château Tayac is located in Saint-Seurin (33710). The estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)5 57 68 40 60 or by email at tayac-saturny@wanadoo.fr. The tasting cellar is open for visits from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00. Cellar tours with tastings of the various wine styles (sparkling, white, rosé, and red) are available by appointment.
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The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Tayac vineyard extends over an area of 30 hectares. The soils are clay-limestone. The average age of the vines is 35 years. The red grape varieties comprise 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc, covering 29.5 hectares. For the white wines, the vineyard is planted with 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon across 0.5 hectares. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Signature cuvées
Château Tayac offers a range of red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines. Key cuvées include the “Grand classique des Côtes de Bourg” as well as the “Rubis du Prince Noir”. The estate also crafts a “Prestige” cuvée and a rosé, “Château Tayac Bordeaux rosé”, made from Merlot and Cabernet grapes. The red wines are designed to express the characteristics of their terroir, while the rosé offers a fresh and fruity profile, best served between 10°C and 12°C.
- Appellations
- Côtes de Bourg, Bordeaux
- Commune
- Saint Seurin
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Pierre Saturny et Fils
- Surface area
- 30 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 45%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Sauvignon Blanc 80%, Sémillon 20%
Practical information
- Address
- 33710 SAINT SEURIN, 33710
- Phone
- 05 57 68 40 60
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- 9h – 12h / 14h – 18h
- Visits
- Visite de nos chais avec dégustation de nos différentes qualités de vin, pétillant, blanc, rosé et rouge. Horaires d'ouverture de 9h30 à 19h le 13 et 14 mai.