MÉDOC
Château Tour Castillon
Cru Bourgeois
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Château Cérestin la Lande (Médoc)
Appellation
Médoc
Family of crus
Cru Bourgeois
Points remarquables
Easy access | Themed tastings | Vineyard visits | Excellent scenic view | HVE 3
Practical informations
05 56 41 54 98
3 Route du Fort Castillon - 33340 ST CHRISTOLY MEDOC
http://www.vignoblespeyruse.com
Open all year long, free visit and tasting, without appointment.Week end upon appointment
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Informations
A family-owned estate with activities along the estuary. Wine tourism activities by reservation only: Guided walk through the vineyards and “Médoc-style snack” on Fridays at 10:30 a.m.(from July 10 to August 28).“Estuary Aperitif” on a traditional fishing hut (carrelet), from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m, (July 6–7, 13, 20–21, 27–28 and August 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, 24–25). New: Guinguette evenings (July 23 & 30 and August 6, 13 & 20) Shop in the village of Saint-Christoly, 2 rue des Vignes.
Technical sheet
| Superficie (Ha) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon 40 % - Merlot 40 % - Cabernet Franc 15% - Petit Verdot 3 % - Carmenère 2% |
| Growing methods | Traditional , Sustainable , Haute Valeur Environnementale label(HVE) |
| Average age of vines (years) | 30 |
| Soils | Garonne Gravels, Clay limestone soil |
| Average return (Hl/Ha) | 45 |
| Average of planting density (Vine plant/Ha) | 5500 |
| Vinification | Traditional , Maceration at cold temperature, Concrete tanks, Inox vats |
| Duration of breeding barrels (months) | 14 |
| Proportion of new barrels | 80% |
| Average production of the propriety (bottles) | 30 000-40 000 |