Northern Médoc Cru Bourgeois estate with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, two limestone hills, and two named cuvées.
The producer
Château Blaignan is a Cru Bourgeois Médoc estate in Blaignan-Prignac, Gironde, with vineyard presence dating to the 14th century. It includes two limestone hills and clay-limestone soil. The range includes Château Blaignan Cru Bourgeois Médoc and Château Prieuré de Blaignan, which comes from an enclave within the main estate. Emmanuel Lesné is Technical Director, Régis Porfilet is Partner-Manager, and Amélie Porfilet is the Oenologist.
Known for
Cru Bourgeois Médoc wines
Notable facts
Château Blaignan has vineyard presence dating to the 14th century.
Château Blaignan is classified as Cru Bourgeois Médoc.
Château Prieuré de Blaignan comes from a 20-hectare enclave within the main estate.
From the atlas
Château Blaignan
A northern Médoc château in Blaignan-Prignac, planted to Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and classified Cru Bourgeois Médoc.
At A Glance
Classification
Cru Bourgeois Médoc
Location
Blaignan-Prignac, northern Médoc
Grapes
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Listed wines
Château Blaignan Cru Bourgeois Médoc
Defining feature
Two limestone hills and clay-limestone soil
The Producer
The vineyard presence at Château Blaignan dates to the 14th century and is classified as Cru Bourgeois Médoc. Emmanuel Lesné serves as Technical Director. Régis Porfilet is Partner-Manager and jointly directs technical operations with Lesné, while Amélie Porfilet is the Oenologist.
Place
Château Blaignan is located in Blaignan-Prignac, Gironde, in the northern Médoc. Two limestone hills rise approximately 40 metres on the property. The soil is clay-limestone.
Wines
The range includes Château Blaignan Cru Bourgeois Médoc and Château Prieuré de Blaignan.
Château Prieuré de Blaignan comes from a 20-hectare enclave within the main estate. Château Blaignan has sustained deep colour, pronounced blackcurrant and black cherry, delicate spice, an ample palate, and silky, refined tannins. The wine has a modern Bordeaux style and a 3 to 10 year ageing range. Prieuré de Blaignan shows brilliant colour, intense red fruit aromas, supple tannins, and a delicately spicy finish.
Final Word
After vinification, Château Blaignan is aged 14 to 16 months in vats and barrels.