Château Saint Christoly
For this second article I would like to discover and introduce to you the Château Saint Christoly in AOC Médoc.
A small family which is named after the village in which it is located. The Château Saint Christoly is over 150 years old. The family is at the helm since 1860!
With such a past family there is no doubt the knowledge of the property. On hearing this I only delayed one thing: go to the tasting.
This beautiful property is held by two sisters HERAUD. Catherine involved in the vineyard and the winery …. Sandrine for any part of the communication, marketing, business.
I was surprised when I learned the unusual career of it. A Bachelor literary graduate of a college letter of modern theater bitten, there was no time to imagine that she would return later to take care of the Chateau Saint Christoly with her sister …. But the “call” of Medoc was strong … to believe that the Chateau Saint Christoly’ wine flows in the veins of the family for over a century and a half.
Let’s get to the heart of the matter: the vineyard
The vineyard covers 29 hectares, 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is 95% in barrels (that’s a lot!) With 25% new barrels.
To the question “What is your objective in producing your wines?
“The answer is simple, clear and precise:” The tannic finesse, elegance, quality, a good balance between fruit and wood …. And above all a reasonable price. “
Anecdote about the Chateau Saint Christoly : Since 1860 the property has been held in turn by two generations of women, after two generations of men, so far.
Thanks to the Heraud family for the hospitality .
Choukroun Chicheportiche Jonathan
Château Saint Christoly
9 street of 19 mars 1962
33340 SAINT CHRISTOLY de Médoc France
phone: +33 (0)5 56 41 82 01
