Saint-Estèphe château with gravel, clay and a 2016 red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.
The producer
Château Beau-Site Haut-Vignoble is a Saint-Estèphe estate in the Médoc, established in 1861 and owned by the Casteja family since 1955. Philippe Casteja manages the property with his son Frédéric. Its slopes reach 20 meters and combine gravel, stones, clay and sand. The vines average 35 years old, and annual production is approximately 18,000 cases. The 2016 red blend uses Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, then ages in French oak.
Known for
Saint-Estèphe red blends
Notable facts
The estate was established in 1861.
The Casteja family has owned Château Beau-Site Haut-Vignoble since 1955.
The vineyard combines gravel, stones, clay and sand on slopes reaching 20 meters.
The 2016 blend contains 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot.
From the atlas
Château Beau-Site Haut-Vignoble
A Saint-Estèphe château in the Médoc making balanced and aromatic red wines.
At A Glance
Field
Detail
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Saint-Estèphe, Médoc
Style
Red Bordeaux wine
Named wine
Ch Beau-Site Haut-Vignoble
Defining practice
Environmentally friendly viticulture
The Producer
Philippe Casteja manages Château Beau-Site Haut-Vignoble with his son Frédéric. The Casteja family has owned the property since 1955. The estate was established in 1861.
The vines average 35 years old, and annual production reaches approximately 18,000 cases. The estate selects grape varieties to produce balanced and aromatic wines.
Place
Saint-Estèphe places the château in the Médoc. Its vineyard rises in slopes reaching peak elevations of 20 meters, with gravel, stones, clay and sand beneath the vines.
Gravel and stones allow excess water to pass, while clay can hold a reserve during dry periods. Cabernet Sauvignon benefits from this combination because drainage supports ripening and clay can reduce water stress.
Wines
Ch Beau-Site Haut-Vignoble 2016 is a red Saint-Estèphe wine. Its blend contains 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot.
The wine ages for 12 to 15 months in an average of 50% new French oak barrels. The 2016 vintage has 15 to 20 years of ageing potential and is enjoyable to drink now.
Final Word
Prolonged post-fermentation maceration is used at Château Beau-Site Haut-Vignoble to develop ageing potential.