Château Sainte Catherine
AOC Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux
The priory of Sainte-Catherine of Artolie used to lie upstream to the north-west. Since the 12th century, the door of the Sainte-Catherine chapel benevolently overlooks this plot of Gironde land that looks out over the River Garonne.
The 56-hectare (138-acre) Sainte-Catherine vineyard flourishes before a panorama that takes in the Garonne valley and the Landes forests beyond.
Certified HEV3 since 2019.
Situation
The vineyards cover 56 hectares
Grape varieties
75 % Merlot and 25 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Soil
Clay and limestone and grave
Ageing
Aging in oak barrels for one year and a half
Available Vintages
Alcohol
13°
Blending
75 % Merlot, 25 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Description
Intense color. Nose of spices, pepper, toast, brandy (plum), currant, smoked. Ripe and frank attack, toasted, candied freshness. Acid finish.
Alcohol
14°
Blending
80 % Merlot, 20 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Description
Black and deep color. Plum, raspberry, jam, syrup, brandy nose of pears and plums, quite complex. Net taste, crunchy and delicious tannins, acid, full and rich structure. Volume and freshness on the finish.
Alcohol
13,5°
Blending
81 % Merlot, 19 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Description
Dark, dense color. Nose of spices (cinnamon), liquorice, brandy. Dense attack, silky tannins, volume in mouth. Long liquorice finish.
Blending
81 % Merlot, 19 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Description
Dark color, a nose of subtle spices, red berries and stale tobacco. The palate is supple enhanced by round tannins. A fresh and pleasant wine with toasted notes
Blending
81 % Merlot, 19 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Description
Dark color, a complex wine with nose of white pepper, prune, blueberries and coffee. On the palate, the tannins are distinguished, long, toasted, strong and harmonious leading to a long and deep finish. A generous wine for laying down.