Escoussans estate with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vineyards and a traditional method Sémillon and Merlot Crémant.
The producer
Château Haut-Mouleyre is based in Escoussans near Cadillac, on the right bank of the Garonne River. Its vineyards cover sunny slopes facing south and southwest, with varied soils across the plots. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the primary varieties. The estate's sparkling wine, Haut-Mouleyre Crémant de Bordeaux, combines manually harvested Sémillon and Merlot and uses the traditional method, with a second fermentation in bottle. It has a creamy mousse balanced by acidity and a fruity profile of yellow apple, peach and grapefruit.
Known for
Traditional method Bordeaux Crémant
Notable facts
The estate operates approximately 44 hectares of vineyard.
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the primary grape varieties cultivated.
The Crémant combines manually harvested Sémillon and Merlot.
The sparkling wine is made by the traditional method and has 12% alcohol by volume.
From the atlas
Château Haut-Mouleyre
A Bordeaux estate in Escoussans, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vineyards and a traditional method Crémant made from Sémillon and Merlot.
At A Glance
Field
Detail
Location
Escoussans, near Cadillac, right bank of the Garonne River
Vineyard area
Approximately 44 hectares
Primary grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Sparkling wine
Haut-Mouleyre Crémant de Bordeaux
Method
Traditional method, 12% alcohol by volume
The Producer
Château Haut-Mouleyre is an estate in Escoussans, near Cadillac, on the right bank of the Garonne River. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the primary varieties cultivated in its vineyards. The estate also produces Haut-Mouleyre Crémant de Bordeaux, a sparkling wine made by the traditional method from manually harvested Sémillon and Merlot.
Château Haut-Mouleyre operates under Crus et Domaines de France, part of Les Grands Chais de France. Its wines cover both Bordeaux red grape cultivation and a sparkling cuvée built from two regional varieties.
Place
Escoussans lies near Cadillac on the right bank of the Garonne River. The vineyards occupy hillsides facing south and southwest, where abundant sunshine gives the vines long periods of direct light. For Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, that exposure can help fruit reach full ripeness.
The vineyard plots contain varied soil compositions. Different soils can change how vines receive and retain water, contributing different characteristics to wines from the same estate.
Wines
Haut-Mouleyre Crémant de Bordeaux is the named sparkling bottle. It combines Sémillon and Merlot, with both grapes harvested manually. Traditional method means a second fermentation takes place in the bottle, creating the bubbles within the finished wine.
The Crémant has 12% alcohol by volume and a fruity profile marked by yellow apples, herbs, crackers, honey, peach and grapefruit. A creamy mousse balances the acidity, giving the palate a smooth, clean finish.
Final Word
From varied hillsides in Escoussans, Château Haut-Mouleyre makes a traditional method Crémant from Sémillon and Merlot.