MÉDOC
Château Castera
Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
Other wines from this estate
Château Bourbon la Chapelle
Appellation
Médoc
Family of crus
Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
Points remarquables
Best of wine | Themed tastings | Vineyard visits | Exceptionnal gardens | Art and wine | Historic cellars | Important heritage site | Label vignobles et découverte | HVE 3
Practical informations
05 56 73 20 60
Rue du Bourg 33340 Saint-Germain d’Esteuil
http://www.chateau-castera.com
Open all year long, visit and tasting from 6 to 30€, by appointment by email or phone.
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Informations
An authentic estate, a family history, exigency of red and rosés wines. Free visit and tasting by the owners, Château Carmenere is unique and different because we propose a rare blending with Carmenère. All year from 9 a.m to 7 p.m, by appointment on weekends.
Technical sheet
| Superficie (Ha) | 56,5 |
|---|---|
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon 25 % - Merlot 65 % - Petit Verdot 5 % - Cabernet Franc 5 % |
| Growing methods | Sustainable, The label of "High Environmental Value" |
| Average age of vines (years) | 30 |
| Soils | Garonne Gravels, Pyrenean Gravels, Clay limestone soil |
| Average return (Hl/Ha) | 40 |
| Average of planting density (Vine plant/Ha) | 7500 |
| Vinification | Vinification by separate parcels, Inox vats |
| Duration of breeding barrels (months) | 12 |
| Proportion of new barrels | 35% |
| Average production of the propriety (bottles) | 150 000 - 200 000 |