Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
Château de Gardegan
Red · Côtes de Castillon, France
Bold structured
Dry · Fruit-forward · Classic · Full-bodied
Technical details
Vinification & maturation
Total destemmingCold pre-fermentation macerationIndigenous yeast fermentation28–30-day post-fermentation maceration12 months French oak20 –50% new oak
Grapes
Merlot
Soils
ClayLimestoneIron Rich
Producer
Château de Gardegan
France
Château de Gardegan is a privately owned Bordeaux estate in the highlands of the Côtes de Castillon, produced by Château La Grâce Fonrazade and managed by Céline and Dimitri. Its vineyards are planted entirely to Merlot noir and are transitioning to organic viticulture, with certification pending. The estate focuses on a private, prestigious cuvée that is often tailored for events. Production volumes are not disclosed.
Vineyard scale
Micro artisanal
<10 ha