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.

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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