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Château Haut-Mouleyre

Escoussans estate with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vineyards and a traditional method Sémillon and Merlot Crémant.

Place
Bordeaux · France
Known for
Traditional method Bordeaux Crémant
Wine context
Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Sémillon
Editorial basis
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Atlas locationBordeaux · France44.59° N · 0.27° W

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.

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