CHÂTEAU THEULET

CHÂTEAU THEULET MONBAZILLAC & BERGERAC

Governed by a temperate oceanic climate and by a micro-climate linked to its hills and its proximity to the Dordogne river, this area is very favourable to the creation of Botrytis Cinerea. This estate is located in the heart of the Monbazillac appellation and produces powerful, subtle and fine white wines and red wines with a lot of minerality.

Its clay-limestone soil, with its natural filtering qualities allows for excellent drainage of the vines which grow easily in these balanced conditions.

The grape varieties planted here are Semillon, Muscadelle, Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Characteristics of its climate and terrain

This French wine estate, located in the western part of the country, is conditioned by an oceanic climate consisting of cool wet summers and mild rainy winters. The difference in temperature between summer and winter is relatively small and this climate is favourable to the production of quality and varied white and red wines.

Château Theulet which belongs to the “Monbazillac” appellation is located on the slopes of the left bank of the Dordogne, at an altitude if between 50m and 180m. This hilly terrain ensures better drainage and more sunshine.

The specificity of this north facing appellation is its particular micro-climate.

A micro-climate & clay-limestone soil

Created by the river and by a topography composed of hills and valleys, this micro-climate favours the creation of morning fogs and sunny afternoons. The heavy and hot Perigord sun combined with this humidity lasts well into the autumn and allows the formation of a microscopic fungus called “Botrytis Cinerea”, commonly known as “Noble Rot”.

The soil is less fertile than in the plains and produces a smaller crop, but is richer in sugar. It is deep and contains a mixture of clay (impermeable) and limestone (acidity). The clay retains the water that falls from November to April and releases it in the summer. The earth retains a certain amount of humidity and, under the action of the sun, maintains an atmosphere charged with water vapour (the vines suffer little from drought). It is a cold rock that delays the ripening if the grapes and is known for producing powerful and concentrated wines, opulent in the mouth, lively and full of roundness.