Château Tour Castillon
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Château Tour Castillon is a family-owned Cru Bourgeois estate located in Saint-Christoly-Médoc. Farming 40 hectares organically (HVE 3), it produces wines under the Médoc and Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux appellations.
Identity
Château Tour Castillon is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Christoly-Médoc, in the Gironde department. It is owned by the Peyruse family.
History and philosophy
Château Tour Castillon holds the Cru Bourgeois classification. The estate farms its vineyards organically and is certified HVE 3.
Appellations
Château Tour Castillon produces wines under the Médoc appellation. A cuvée is also crafted under the Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
Flagship wines
The estate offers the Château Tour Castillon CB cuvée. Another cuvée, named "Un P'tit Tour à Vélo", is a red wine under the Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. Made with 70% Cabernet Franc and 30% Merlot, this wine is characterised by a robust structure, lively and generous tannins, and notes of red berries.
Winemaking and ageing
The vinification is traditional, incorporating cold maceration. It takes place in concrete and stainless steel vats. For certain cuvées, ageing is carried out in oak barrels for 14 months, with 80% new oak. Other cuvées are aged in stainless steel vats for 20 months. The estate uses sorting tables to select the grapes.
Practical information
Château Tour Castillon is located at 3 Route du Fort Castillon, 33340 Saint-Christoly-Médoc. For any enquiries, you can reach the estate by telephone on 05 56 41 54 98 or by email at contact@vignoblespeyruse.com. The estate is open all year round for free visits and tastings without prior appointment, except on weekends when booking is required. Credit cards are accepted, and groups (10–50 people) can be accommodated. Pets are welcome, and facilities for motorhomes are available on site.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Tour Castillon located?
- Château Tour Castillon is situated in the commune of Saint-Christoly-Médoc, in the Gironde. It is located at 3 Route du Fort Castillon.
- Which appellations are produced by Château Tour Castillon?
- Château Tour Castillon primarily produces wines under the Médoc appellation. The estate also crafts a cuvée under the Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
- What is the vineyard's surface area and grape variety breakdown?
- The Château Tour Castillon vineyard covers 40 hectares. The grape varieties are led by 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by other varieties such as Cabernet Franc (70% for a specific cuvée) and Merlot (30% for that same cuvée).
- Does Château Tour Castillon offer visits and tastings?
- Yes, Château Tour Castillon welcomes visitors all year round for complimentary visits and tastings. No appointment is needed on weekdays, although weekend visits require prior booking.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard spans an area of 40 hectares. The soils are clay and loam. The vines have an average age of 30 years, planted at a density of 5,500 vines per hectare. The grape varieties are predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), complemented by other varieties. The average yield is 45 hectolitres per hectare. Harvesting is carried out mechanically.
- Appellations
- Médoc, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, Côtes de Bordeaux
- Commune
- Saint-Christoly-Médoc
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Famille Peyruse
- Surface area
- 40 ha
- Certifications
- Bio, HVE
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Cabernet Franc 70%, Merlot 30%
Practical information
- Address
- 3 Route du Fort Castillon, 33340 ST CHRISTOLY MEDOC
- Phone
- 05 56 41 54 98
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Ouvert du 2 janvier au 26 décembre 2026
- Visits
- Open all year long, free visit and tasting, without appointment.Week end upon appointment