Château Tayat

Identity

Château Tayat is a family-owned wine estate located in Cézac, in Gironde. It is owned by the Favereaud family, with Josiane Favereaud among its current representatives. The estate is now managed by Karine and Sébastien, the daughter and son-in-law of Bernard Favereaud.

History and Philosophy

The Favereaud family's winegrowing history dates back to the early 19th century with Blaise Favereaud, born in 1807. The initial family vineyard was established in Germignac, in Charente. The move to Gironde took place after 1851, notably in Cavignac.

Over the generations, the family expanded its operations. After 1939, Guy Favereaud took over Domaine du Cordonnier. In 1965, Guy and Lucienne Favereaud acquired Domaine de la Baconne and began estate bottling and direct sales. In 1972, Bernard Favereaud acquired Château Tayat.

Château Tayat is committed to environmentally respectful viticultural practices, including debudding, grass cover cropping, leaf thinning, green harvesting, parcel-by-parcel selective picking, and manual sorting. The estate holds the Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification.

Appellations

Château Tayat produces wines under several Bordeaux appellations: AOC Bordeaux, AOC Bordeaux Supérieur, AOC Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, AOC Premières Côtes de Blaye, and AOC Crémant de Bordeaux. The estate also produces an AOC Bordeaux rosé wine.

Practical Information

Château Tayat is located at: 2, Tayat, 33620 Cézac, France.

The estate offers tours of the cellars and vineyard for individuals and groups alike. Wine tastings are held at Château Tayat throughout the year, and cellar door sales are available. For trade professionals, the estate provides bulk wine under AOC Bordeaux (rouge, rosé) and AOC Premières Côtes de Blaye (rouge, blanc), available in 22 L and 33 L cubitainers, as well as 5 L Bag-in-Boxes (BiB).

For further information, the estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 5 57 68 62 10 or by email at contact@chateautayat.com.

Find Out More

Official estate website

The Vineyard (Terroir)

The Château Tayat vineyard covers 32 hectares across three communes, including Cézac. The soils are diverse: clay-limestone soils are dedicated to crafting age-worthy red wines, while clay-siliceous soils yield supple, fruit-forward red and rosé wines. Sandy soils contribute to the production of complex, aromatic white wines.

The estate's grape varieties are varied. For the red grape varieties, Merlot accounts for 17 hectares, Cabernet Sauvignon for 6 hectares, and Cabernet Franc for 1.5 hectares. For the white grape varieties, Sauvignon is planted on 6 hectares, with Sémillon and Muscadelle covering 1.5 hectares.

Flagship Cuvées

Red Wines

• Château Tayat Cuvée Tradition AOC Premières Côtes de Blaye: Sourced from clay-limestone soils, this wine is aged in new oak barrels for twelve months, giving it notable structure.
• Château Tayat AOC Premières Côtes de Blaye Rouge (Cuvée Classique): A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is aged in vats for 18 months to showcase its fruit-driven character. It is available in 75 cl, 1.5 L Magnum, and 3 L Double Magnum formats.
• Domaine de la Baconne Bordeaux rouge: Sourced from siliceous soils.
• Cuvée du Cordonnier: This wine is aged for 18 months in vats and hails from clay-siliceous soils.

White Wines

• Château Tayat Blanc Sec: Predominantly made from Sauvignon. In 2004, a white wine was produced on clay-siliceous soils.
• Vin blanc Moelleux: A sweet white wine crafted by the estate.

Rosé Wines

• Château Tayat Rosé: A rosé wine produced by the estate.

Crémant

• Crémant de Bordeaux: This sparkling wine is crafted from a blend of Muscadelle and Sémillon.

Other Products

• Lir de Tayat: A 6% ABV beverage.

Vinification and Ageing

Vinification at Château Tayat is carried out with meticulous precision. The ageing cellar can accommodate 130 barrels, and the estate also features a storage cellar with a capacity of 250,000 bottles. Bottling is carried out at the château.