Château Charmail
BETWEEN FAMILIES AND FRIENDSHIPS
In the 16th century, the Bordeaux region saw the arrival of numerous families from around the world. The village of Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne, in the Haut-Médoc, witnessed the establishment of the Trevey de Charmail family. The château took the name of its original owners and has remained so ever since. However, vines were not cultivated there upon their arrival. It was indeed 200 years later, in the 18th century, that the vineyard began to develop, and its reputation was established from then on. In 1982, Olivier Sèze, an agronomist by training and a true enthusiast, acquired the estate and modernized it. Château Charmail underwent a complete restructuring. New winemaking techniques were developed to unlock the full potential of the wines produced on the property.
In 2008, the estate was purchased by Bernard d'Halluin, a passionate wine enthusiast originally from northern France. This act marked the culmination of a lifelong dream. Olivier Sèze continues to support him in his endeavors, forming a true partnership. Marie d'Halluin, the owner's daughter, also contributes to the international and digital development of this high-quality Cru Bourgeois.
The terroir of Château Charmail
THE EARTH AND MEN
The vineyard ofChâteau Charmail.Along the estuary's edge, the vineyards of Cabernet Sauvignon (48%), Cabernet Franc (30%), and Petit Verdot (2%) extend across the appellation.Haut-MédocThe gravelly soils filter rainwater and also release the heat of summer days at night. Thus, the vineyard's climatic and geographical conditions offer ideal conditions for cultivating the terroir and thriving the vines. On the 30 contiguous hectares, 10 of which were planted in 2010, human intervention enhances the vineyard. Indeed, the estate's winemaking team affirms that a terroir is nothing without it.men's techniqueLand is never inherently good or bad; it is the winemakers, through their viticultural choices, who determine its quality.qualityof the estate. Thus, Château Charmail is cherished by the winemaking teams, themselves orchestrated by Olivier Sèze.
The expertise of Château Charmail
TECHNOLOGY AT THE SERVICE OF EXPRESSING THE LOCAL REGION
It is with greatprecisionAll stages of vineyard maintenance and winemaking are carried out here. Consequently, the vines are cultivated using sustainable viticulture practices, executed with metronomic precision. No chemical inputs are used at the château. Green harvesting is done with great care, selecting only the finest grapes.quality bunchesfor a better concentration of aromas. The harvest is done by hand. Château Charmail owes itssignificant technological advancesCold maceration on the skins, developed by Mr. Sèze, precedes 12 months of aging in oak barrels. This technique allows the tannins to more accurately express their complexity. The wines ofChâteau CharmailThey are therefore balanced and concentrated. Precision marks every tasting of this magnificent wine.Cru Bourgeois of the Haut-Médocboth refined and elegant.
