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Château Haut-Meneau
Château Haut-Meneau: organic Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux direct from the estate, a Cru Bourgeois near Blaye...
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Château Haut Meneau: a family estate rooted in the history of Bordeaux
Château Haut Meneau
A 20-hectare family estate in AOC Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux, in Saint-Paul (Gironde), classified 1er Cru Bourgeois as early as 1874. South-facing clay-limestone soils, mostly Merlot, certified organic since 2012. Artisanal winemaking, bottled at the château. Reds for keeping, a rose and a cremant, to discover direct.
Located in the heart of the village of Saint-Paul, in the Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux appellation, Château Haut Meneau is a family property passed down from generation to generation. This 20-hectare vineyard is part of a long winegrowing history, marked by exactingness, consistency and respect for the terroir. Classified 1er Cru Bourgeois as early as 1874, once located on a stage of the Way of St James, the château carries on a tradition of hospitality, transmission and quality.
A south-facing terroir, the signature of the Meneau wines
The vines of Château Haut Meneau flourish on south-facing clay-limestone soils, among the finest of the appellation. This privileged situation favours a homogeneous ripening of the grapes and gives birth to balanced, deep and elegant wines. The vineyard is mostly planted with Merlot, completed by Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec for the reds, as well as Sauvignon blanc and Semillon for the whites and the cremant. This diversity allows the composition of harmonious cuvees, faithful to the identity of Blaye.
A family estate classified 1er Cru Bourgeois since 1874
Marked by exactingness, consistency and respect for the terroir, Château Haut Meneau carries on a tradition of hospitality and transmission. About 80,000 bottles are produced each year, all bottled at the château, ensuring perfect control of quality.
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Organic farming and gentle management of the vineyard
Since 2009, the estate has been farmed according to the principles of organic farming, with certification obtained in 2012. The work is done parcel by parcel to reveal the best potential of each terroir. The grapes are brought quickly to the cellar, located in the heart of the vineyard, to preserve their freshness, and a large part of the harvest is done by hand by an experienced local team. Day to day, the practices favour natural balance: gentle pruning adapted to the vigour of each vine, mechanical working of the soils without pesticides, management of the canopy height, natural aeration of the bunches to limit diseases, green harvesting or thinning depending on the vintage.
Artisanal winemaking and controlled ageing
The vinification is done in an artisanal way in traditional vats. The macerations generally last three to five weeks, allowing a progressive, precise extraction. Ageing in oak barrels, for a minimum of 12 months depending on the cuvees, brings structure, complexity and ageing potential. About 80,000 bottles are produced each year, all bottled at the château, ensuring perfect control of quality, from the red for keeping to the cremant.
The cuvees of Château Haut Meneau
From the Blaye red for keeping to the festive cremant, the range of Château Haut Meneau brings together certified organic cuvees, all from the estate. Reds, rose and cremant: each wine expresses the south-facing clay-limestone terroir and the family know-how of Saint-Paul.
1825
AOC Blaye, red - certified organic
The estate's top cuvee in AOC Blaye, aged in oak barrels. A great wine for keeping, structured and complex, born on the south-facing clay-limestone soils of the château, from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.
Les Fortes Têtes
AOC Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, red - certified organic
A red of character in Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux, from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. A long maceration and barrel ageing for a deep, balanced wine, built for keeping.
La Passée, L'Arrêt & L'Approche
AOC Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, reds - certified organic
Three Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux reds whose names evoke the stages of the Way of St James that once crossed the estate. From Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, these are balanced, elegant and accessible wines, faithful to the identity of Blaye.
Cuvée Juliette
AOC Bordeaux, rosé - certified organic
A direct-press rose, from young vines. Pale pink robe, vinified at low temperature; fresh, floral and balanced, perfect for sunny days.
Clémence de Haut-Meneau
AOC Crémant de Bordeaux - certified organic
A cremant made from hand-harvested Semillon. Elegant, it combines aromatic finesse and freshness, for the aperitif as much as for festive moments.
A south-facing terroir, 1er Cru Bourgeois since 1874
20 ha in Saint-Paul, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Classified 1er Cru Bourgeois as early as 1874, the estate covers 20 hectares of south-facing clay-limestone soils, among the finest of the Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux appellation. Mostly planted with Merlot, completed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Sauvignon blanc and Semillon.
Direct - Organic AOC Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, Merlot and Malbec
Why choose Château Haut Meneau?
An organic Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux. 20 ha in Saint-Paul, certified organic since 2012, on south-facing clay-limestone soils.
A historic estate. A family property classified 1er Cru Bourgeois since 1874, on the Way of St James.
A complete range. Reds La Passee, L'Arret, L'Approche, Les Fortes Tetes and 1825, rose Juliette, cremant Clemence.
Controlled quality. Artisanal winemaking, barrel ageing, bottled at the château.
Frequently asked questions about Château Haut Meneau
Where is Château Haut Meneau located?
Château Haut Meneau is located in the heart of the village of Saint-Paul, in the Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux appellation (Gironde). This 20-hectare family vineyard is part of a long winegrowing history, on south-facing clay-limestone soils among the finest of the appellation.
What is the history of Château Haut Meneau?
Château Haut Meneau is a family property passed down from generation to generation, classified 1er Cru Bourgeois as early as 1874. Once located on a stage of the Way of St James (Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle), the château carries on a tradition of hospitality, transmission and quality.
Are the Château Haut Meneau wines organic?
Yes: since 2009, the estate has been farmed according to the principles of organic farming, with certification obtained in 2012. The work is done parcel by parcel, with mechanical working of the soils without pesticides, gentle pruning and a large part of the harvest done by hand.
Which grapes does Château Haut Meneau grow?
The vineyard is mostly planted with Merlot, completed by Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec for the reds, as well as Sauvignon blanc and Semillon for the whites and the cremant. This diversity allows harmonious cuvees, faithful to the identity of Blaye.
What are the cuvees of Château Haut Meneau?
The estate offers several reds in Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux and Blaye - La Passee, L'Arret, L'Approche, Les Fortes Tetes and the 1825 cuvee - the rose Cuvee Juliette (AOC Bordeaux) and the cremant Clemence de Haut-Meneau (AOC Cremant de Bordeaux). All the cuvees are certified organic.
What is the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation?
Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux is an appellation on the right bank of the Gironde, north of Bordeaux, renowned for its red wines dominated by Merlot. The clay-limestone soils and south-facing exposures, as at Château Haut Meneau, give balanced, deep and elegant wines.
How are the Château Haut Meneau wines vinified?
The vinification is done in an artisanal way in traditional vats, with macerations of three to five weeks for a progressive, precise extraction. Ageing in oak barrels, for a minimum of 12 months depending on the cuvees, brings structure, complexity and ageing potential.
What is the 1825 cuvee of Château Haut Meneau?
The 1825 cuvee is the estate's top wine in AOC Blaye: a great wine for keeping, structured and complex, aged in oak barrels. It comes from the best parcels of south-facing clay-limestone soils, from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.
Does Château Haut Meneau produce rose and cremant?
Yes: the estate produces the Cuvee Juliette, a direct-press rose from young vines, fresh and floral, as well as Clemence de Haut-Meneau, a Bordeaux cremant made from hand-harvested Semillon, combining aromatic finesse and freshness.
How many bottles does Château Haut Meneau produce?
The estate produces about 80,000 bottles each year, all bottled at the château, which ensures perfect control of quality. The grapes are brought quickly to the cellar, located in the heart of the vineyard, to preserve their freshness.
Which Château Haut Meneau wine to choose to discover an organic Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux ideal to accompany meals?
To discover the estate, La Passee, L'Arret and L'Approche offer balanced, accessible Blaye reds, perfect at the table; Les Fortes Tetes and the 1825 cuvee reveal more structured wines for keeping; and the Cuvee Juliette (rose) or Clemence (cremant) accompany aperitifs and sunny days. To each their own entry into the world of organic Blaye.
Can the Château Haut Meneau wines be bought directly?
Yes: the wines of Château Haut Meneau are bought here directly, with shipping across France and the European countries eligible for delivery. You receive Blaye wines just as the family estate made them and bottled them at the château, with no extra middleman.
Organic Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, direct from the estate
Château Haut Meneau: a 20-hectare family estate in AOC Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux, in Saint-Paul (Gironde), classified 1er Cru Bourgeois as early as 1874, once on a stage of the Way of St James. South-facing clay-limestone soils. Grapes: Merlot (mostly), Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec (reds), Sauvignon blanc and Semillon (whites and cremant). Organic farming since 2009, certified organic since 2012; artisanal winemaking, barrel ageing (min. 12 months), about 80,000 bottles/year bottled at the château.
Cuvees (certified organic): La Passee, L'Arret, L'Approche, Les Fortes Tetes and 1825 (Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux / Blaye, reds), Cuvee Juliette (rose, AOC Bordeaux) and Clemence de Haut-Meneau (Cremant de Bordeaux)
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