Appellation : Castillon – Côtes de Bordeaux
Chateau
Côte Montpezat
Located 40 km from Bordeaux, in the extension of the Saint-Émilion appellation, on the famous clay-limestone hillside, the 29 hectares of Château Cote Montpezat benefit from a south-facing exposure.The 40-year-old vines are mainly planted with Merlot grapes.The plots are rigorously selected before harvesting, and produce various wines and designations. Indeed, on this property, a Bordeaux rosé, a Bordeaux Blanc aged in barrels with lees stirring, and two styles of wine in Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux are vinified, regularly noted by the press and awarded in wine competitions. The quality of the 2023 harvest has allowed us to vinify new cuvées: a barrel-aged Bordeaux Rosé, a Blanc de Noirs Crémant, and a Rosé Crémant. We look forward to introducing them to you. Certified HVE 4 and labeled BEE FRIENDLY, we continue our environmental approach and commitment to preserving and protecting pollinator insects.

Chateau Côte Montpezat
Appellation : Castillon – Côtes de Bordeaux
The 29 hectares of Château Côte Montpezat are located 40 km east of Bordeaux, along the right bank, with the continuity of the famous clay-limestone soils of Saint-Emilion. South facing, in the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, the vineyard is planted with 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. In 2003, the planting of 7200 white grape vines, on a gravelly-clay-limestone plateau extended the range offered made up of 40% Sauvignon blanc – 30% Sauvignon gris – 30% Semillon. This was further complimented in 2007, with the introduction of LE CANON de Côte Montpezat in Bordeaux Rosé appellation. Committed to an environmental management system, the vineyards are HVE 3 certified since 2019 and obtained the BEE FRIENDLY label in 2020.

The owner's pitch.
“Our belief in the quality of this terroir and confidence in the team at Côte Montpezat, led by Technical Director Jean-François Lalle and Administration Director Delphine Toullec, encouraged us to invest further in the wine business, even in such challenging times. This property, its terroir, and vineyards have enjoyed numerous successes over the years. It possesses the qualities of the great estates from the Right Bank and the potential to build on its past achievements.
Excited about this potential and personally interested in wine for many years, our group became the owners of the 30 hectares of Château Côte Montpezat after my wife and I purchased Château Haut Bernat AOC Puisseguin Saint-Émilion in 2019 as our first step. Building on that experience and the lessons learned over the past years, I decided to expand our portfolio. Our commitment to a quality-first approach in all our business ventures has naturally extended to the wine industry. I believe that the foundation of a great wine starts in the vineyard, with its grapes, a diverse terroir, and a sustainable approach to the environment being of utmost importance.
Today, we adapt our work to the needs of the vineyard and build on past efforts. Now certified HVE 4 and Bee Friendly, with Terra Vitis certification in process, we clearly demonstrate our respect for the environment. This philosophy continues in the cellar, where we uphold the same rigorous standards, all with the ultimate goal of creating elegant, beautiful wines that reflect their origins. These wines are crafted for pleasure and enjoyment, while also possessing the ability to age gracefully.” – Sean LEGAULT
Focus on the Chateau.
Surface area
29 hectares
Wine types
Red
White
Rosé
Ageing
18 months
12 months in new barrels for 30%
Grape varieties
68% Merlot
29% Cabernet Franc
3% Cabernet Sauvignon
Environmental protection
HEV 4 – Bee Friendly Label
Open for tours
By appointment
Wines.
The Cuvée Compostelle is characterised by a beautiful dark red colour, with aromas of red fruit, blueberries, blackberries and black cherries, discreet spices on the nose and a palate, elegantly blended with hints of vanilla from the oak barrels with a fresh finish. Nicely balanced, drinkable now but its tannic structure makes it suitable for long ageing.

How to contact the Chateau.
Address
SAS MAISON CLARET
1144 Route du Bois de Balette
33350, Belvès-de-Castillon
France
Phone
+33 5 57 56 05 55
E-mail
contact@cote-montpezat.com
Website
cote-montpezat.com