Domaine de Monteils
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Domaine de Monteils is a family-owned winegrowing estate in Preignac, producing AOC Sauternes and Bordeaux wines. Established in 1861, the property is run by the Fourcaud family and welcomes visitors for cellar door sales and tastings.
Overview
Domaine de Monteils is a family-run wine estate located in the commune of Preignac, in the Gironde. It is managed by Christine and Jean-Paul Fourcaud alongside their children, Éléonore and Jean-Baptiste.
History and Philosophy
The history of this family-owned property dates back to 1861. Domaine de Monteils has been producing Sauternes appellation wines for several generations, upholding a heritage of family expertise passed down through the years. The estate has been in the same family since 1867.
Appellations
Domaine de Monteils crafts wines under the Sauternes appellation as well as the Bordeaux appellation.
Practical Information
Address: 3, route de Fargues, quartier Medudon, 33210 Preignac
Telephone: 05 56 62 24 05
Email: contact@domainedemonteils.com
The estate welcomes visitors for tastings and cellar door sales. Individual visits are complimentary and available by appointment. Contacting the estate in advance is recommended to ensure the winemakers are on hand. A visit lasts around an hour and includes a tour of the cellars, guided insights, and a tasting. Semi-fast charging points for electric vehicles are available at the cellar entrance.
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The Vineyard and Terroir
The vineyard covers approximately 10 to 11 hectares on a gravel terroir. The commune of Preignac is one of the five designated communes of the Sauternes appellation. The grape varieties planted for the estate's wines include Sémillon and Muscadelle, with an average vine age of around thirty years.
Key Cuvées
Domaine de Monteils offers an AOC Sauternes cuvée made from old-vine Sémillon. This sweet white wine typically delivers a fruity, complex profile supported by a well-balanced structure. A dedicated cuvée named "Sélection" is also produced.
In addition, the estate produces a dry white wine, "Sémillon".
Vinification and Ageing
For the AOC Sauternes, fermentation takes place in oak barrels. Part of the harvest earmarked for the "Sélection" cuvée is entirely vinified and aged in French oak barrels. Ageing for the AOC Sauternes lasts a minimum of 24 months in tanks. The grapes for the dry white "Sémillon" are harvested entirely by hand.
- Commune
- Preignac
- Wine region
- Graves & Sauternais
- Owner
- Christine et Jean-Paul Fourcaud
- Surface area
- 11 ha
- Grape varieties
- Sémillon, Muscadelle
Practical information
- Address
- 3, rte de Fargues quartier Medudon, 33210 Preignac
- Phone
- 05 56 62 24 05
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- gratuite