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Château Cantenac
Château Cantenac, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru estate since 1832: merlot and cabernet franc, direct from the family estate...
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Chateau Cantenac - The elegance of a family Grand Cru since 1832
Chateau Cantenac
A family Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, property of the Roskam-Brunot family since 1937. 19 hectares full south, Merlot majority, HVE certified, aged in French oak barrels. Ample, elegant and refined wines.
For nearly two centuries, Chateau Cantenac has carried on the winemaking tradition of the prestigious terroir of Saint-Emilion, a high place of wine and Bordeaux culture. Nestled on a slight rise to the west of the medieval town, the estate flourishes around its 19th-century building, at the heart of the Cantenac named plot.
Here, the vine expresses itself with nobility, shaped by time, the soil and the hand of man.
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A family, four generations, one passion
Since 1937, Chateau Cantenac has belonged to the Roskam-Brunot family, a symbol of passion and perseverance. Today, Nicole Roskam-Brunot and her sons, representatives of the fourth generation, continue this family adventure with exigency and respect for the terroir.
Each vintage is conceived as a work of art, a subtle dialogue between the vine, the climate and the inherited know-how. Nicole likes to say: Each vintage is a new melody, with many variations. Visitors passing through Saint-Emilion are warmly welcomed by the family, who love to share their history, their cuvees and their vision of wine.
The terroir: a natural symphony
The vineyard of Chateau Cantenac covers 19 hectares of gravel-clay and clay soils, admirably exposed full south. This geological diversity gives the wines an elegant structure and a refined bouquet, typical of the Grands Crus of Saint-Emilion.
Grapes: 75% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vines, yield and production: over 35 years average age, 40 to 45 hl/ha, around 100,000 bottles per year.
Certification: High Environmental Value since 2019, reasoned viticulture.
The estate practises a reasoned viticulture, respectful of the soils and biodiversity, supported by a consulting oenologist. Every gesture aims to reveal the personality of this exceptional terroir.
The art of winemaking: tradition and modernity
The harvests are plot-by-plot and manual, with a rigorous sorting on the table to keep only the finest bunches. Each plot is vinified separately in temperature-controlled vats, guaranteeing the aromatic precision of each grape.
The ageing, carried out in French oak barrels, refines the tannins and reveals the depth of the fruit. The philosophy of Chateau Cantenac rests on balance: between power and elegance, between heritage and innovation.
The cuvees of Chateau Cantenac
Chateau Cantenac - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
The estate's great wine (75% Merlot, 25% Cabernets)
A bright ruby colour, a nose of ripe black fruits, undergrowth and fine spices. An ample, fleshy and long palate, with velvety tannins. The finesse and complexity of the Cantenac terroir.
Chateau Cantenac - Selection Madame
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (95% Merlot, 5% Cabernets)
A personal tribute from Nicole Roskam-Brunot to her roots. Merlot majority, with notes of blackberry, plum and sweet spices; a round and caressing palate.
Chateau Cantenac - Climat
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - exceptional cuvee
From the best plots: rich, dense and refined, Climat embodies the quintessence of the house's know-how. Blend varying with the vintage.
Chateau Moulin de Grenet
Lussac Saint-Emilion (75% Merlot, 25% Cabernets)
A solar and generous wine, faithful to its limestone terroir: aromas of ripe red fruits, a round and indulgent palate.
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, direct from the estate
Saint-Emilion: a terroir listed as World Heritage
Listed by UNESCO since 1999, the jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion is a wine jewel shaped since Gallo-Roman times. Its limestone slopes and gravelly terraces give birth to wines of a rare elegance, where Merlot reigns supreme, accompanied by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Chateau Cantenac, through its commitment and respect for the terroir, illustrates the philosophy of this appellation: authenticity, consistency and emotion.
And you, do you know the subtle difference between the power of a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru and the elegance of a wine born on the Cantenac named plot?
Why choose the wines of Chateau Cantenac
A family Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. The Roskam-Brunot family since 1937, over four generations.
An exceptional terroir. 19 hectares full south, gravel-clay soils, UNESCO-listed.
Merlot in majesty. 75% Merlot, completed with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
A careful ageing. Plot-by-plot winemaking and ageing in French oak barrels.
Direct from the estate. From Saint-Emilion to your table, your wines travel the shortest route, carefully shipped across France and Europe.
Your questions about Chateau Cantenac
Where is Chateau Cantenac located?
The estate is located in Saint-Emilion, on a slight rise to the west of the medieval town, at the heart of the Cantenac named plot, around a 19th-century building.
Since when has Chateau Cantenac been family-owned?
Since 1937, Chateau Cantenac has belonged to the Roskam-Brunot family; today, Nicole Roskam-Brunot and her sons, the fourth generation, continue the family adventure.
Who runs Chateau Cantenac today?
Nicole Roskam-Brunot and her sons, representatives of the fourth generation, who love to welcome visitors to share their history, their cuvees and their vision of wine.
What is the size and terroir of the vineyard?
The vineyard covers 19 hectares of gravel-clay and clay soils, admirably exposed full south, typical of the Grands Crus of Saint-Emilion; the vines are on average over 35 years old.
Which grapes make up the wines of Chateau Cantenac?
75% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, for an elegant structure and a refined bouquet.
Is Chateau Cantenac certified?
Yes: the estate is certified High Environmental Value (HVE) since 2019 and practises a reasoned viticulture, respectful of the soils and biodiversity, supported by a consulting oenologist.
How are the wines of Chateau Cantenac made?
The harvests are plot-by-plot and manual, with a rigorous sorting on the table; each plot is vinified separately in temperature-controlled vats, then the wines are aged in French oak barrels.
What are the cuvees of Chateau Cantenac?
Chateau Cantenac (Saint-Emilion Grand Cru), the Selection Madame, the Climat cuvee, and Chateau Moulin de Grenet in Lussac Saint-Emilion.
What is the Selection Madame cuvee?
A personal tribute from Nicole Roskam-Brunot to her roots: a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru with 95% Merlot, with notes of blackberry, plum and sweet spices, with a round and caressing palate.
What is the Climat cuvee?
The estate's exceptional cuvee, from the best plots: rich, dense and refined, it embodies the quintessence of the house's know-how, with a blend varying with the vintage.
Which dishes pair with a Saint-Emilion from Chateau Cantenac?
These Saint-Emilion Grand Cru accompany red meats, game, lamb, dishes in sauce and matured cheeses; their ample and velvety palate enhances a fine table.
Where can you buy the wines of Chateau Cantenac directly?
You can find the available vintages here, direct from the estate, carefully shipped across France and Europe. The selection changes with the vintages.
Direct from the estate, at the heart of Saint-Emilion
Chateau Cantenac - A family Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, property of the Roskam-Brunot family since 1937.
Cuvees Chateau Cantenac, Selection Madame, Climat and Chateau Moulin de Grenet (Lussac)