Château Trigant

Identity

Château Trigant is located in Villenave-d'Ornon, in the heart of the Gironde département. The estate has been owned by the Sèze family since 1860.

History and philosophy

The chartreuse of Château Trigant was built in the 18th century by Philippe Trigant, then a barrister at the Parlement de Bordeaux. The Sèze family acquired the estate in 1860. Following the devastating frost of 1956, the vineyards were replanted starting in 1989. In 2021, the estate embarked on conversion to organic farming, guided by the Derenoncourt consultancy team. The estate has also branched out into hosting private and corporate events.

The appellations

Château Trigant produces wines under the Pessac-Léognan appellation. References to the Graves and Sauternes appellations are also associated with the estate.

Practical information

Château Trigant is open to visitors on request, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tours and tastings are available by prior telephone appointment. The estate offers 7 guest rooms (chambres d'hôtes) and a 220 m² reception hall for seminars and weddings. Access is adapted for people with reduced mobility. Tours can be conducted in English, Spanish and French. The estate distributes its wines through the Bordeaux négoce and direct cellar-door sales. You can reach the estate by telephone on 06 64 34 25 52 or by email at chateautrigant@orange.fr. The address is Chemin de Couhins, 33140 Villenave-d'Ornon.

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The vineyard (terroir)

The vineyard spans an area of around 3.5 hectares. The soil is characterised by deep gravel. The grape varieties are planted in equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The property has been in organic conversion since 2021.

Signature cuvées

Château Trigant produces red wines displaying aromatic nuances of dark fruit. Among the cuvées are the Cuvée Lartigue and the Cuvée Cachère, a kosher wine crafted under rabbinical supervision.

Vinification and ageing

The wines undergo ageing in vats.