Château vineyard for sale

       «Ce domaine constitue à lui seul une catégorie» -- Robert Parker -- Guide Parker des vins de France


CHATEAU VINEYARD

West of France, 300km from Paris.

HISTORY

Built in 1070 - the Chateau is one of the oldest estates in the region - on the summit of one of the four hills possessing the right to use the appellation Bonnezeaux.
In 1991 the property was entirely renovated.
Today, the installation is a reference in Anjou, and considered as one of the most premium estates in the region. This chateau produces the great sweet wine "Bonnezeaux" - as well as - Anjou Villages - and - Anjou Rouge (old vines) , dry white wines - Anjou Blanc - and - Anjou Blanc - and finally the delicate Rosé d'Anjou.

PRODUCTION AREA:

Area of the estate : 35 hectares on one of the highest hill of the region, separated in two parts:

* the hillside, planted with 100% Chenin Blanc, the only grape allowed for Bonnezeaux wines, also used for the Anjou Blanc.
* the plateau: planted with mainly cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon dedicated to the production of Anjou Villages and Anjou Rouge

AVERAGE AGE OF THE VINES: 50 years

Soil & subsoil :

pebbly ground, siliceous, covered with decomposed schist and blue or red clay.
Ideal growing area for the Chenin variety.
The closeness of the Layon provides morning mist, which favour the developpement of Botrytis, or "Noble Rot".

VINIFICATION & MATURATION:

Harvest : by successive "tri" - or bunches selection. The grapes are hand-picked. The old wines no to be vinified nor matured in oak barrels are the Anjou Rouge and the Rosé d'Anjou