Château
Saint-Estèphe
Created by one of the Arnaud familly’s ancestors, this estate from 1870 is one of the only Château to carry the name of its own appelation : Saint-Estèphe.
Indeed, a familly property which has been carrying the name but also all the beautiful vertues given by this wonderful terroir. All of this developed for several generations by the Arnaud family.
The vineyard is composed of 7 hectares gathered around the following villages: Leyssac, Marbuzet and Laujac, on a mostly gravelly, clay soil, and limy soils, which complement one another.
A wine full of passion, authencity and respect that reflects the magnificient terroir of Saint-Estèphe.
Vineyard area
7 Ha
Average age of the vines
25 ans
Terroir / Geology
gravel, clay & limestone
Grape varieties
Before 2017: 55% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot, 5% cabernet franc et 5% petit verdot
From 2017: 60% cabernet sauvignon et 40% merlot
Vinification
Hand harvesting, traditional vinification, 2 sorting tables, complete destem. Cold Maceration (Around 7°) before fermentation. Controled temperature, alcohol fermentation around 30°. Delicate pumping over and long maceration.
Breeding
Aged for 12 month in 33% new barrels
Vineyard management
Reasoned cultural
Administrative name
Vignobles Arnaud
Owner
Arnaud François
Director
Dirat Chrystelle
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