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The history of Château du Mont dates back to the end of the ^19th century, with a motto that can be summed up in 3 words: "Passion", "Qualities" and "Pleasures". Today, the 25-hectare estate, spread over the Saintes-Croix-du-Mont, Sauternes and Graves appellations, produces 100,000 bottles of white and red wines harvested exclusively by hand. Claire and Hervé Chouvac not only produce wine, they also share their passion with you. They are happy to welcome you to the estate for tours and tastings.

The origins of this château date back to 1648, making it one of the oldest vineyard estates in Sainte-Croix-du-Mont. Jean-Guy Meric oversees the destiny of this beautiful 18-hectare vineyard. The vines, 100% Semillon, are over 30 years old, harvested by successive selections to select the best grapes at their peak of ripeness, when noble rot has done its work. Sweet wines are aged in oak barrels (Château Bel Air and Château Haut-Valentin). Also: an A.O.C. Cadillac Château Croix de Bern. Visits by appointment only.

In the same family for four generations, this estate is frequently cited as a benchmark, and its various vintages have won no fewer than fifty medals at national competitions. The vineyard covers 20 hectares in the Sainte-Croix-du-Mont appellation. Hand-harvested, traditionally vinified, aged in oak barrels for special cuvées... Needless to say, a visit is a must! On the program: red, rosé and white Bordeaux.

Founded in 1938 by Christian Labat, the Labat Lapouge vineyards are located on the right and left banks of the Garonne. In the hands of Virginie Barbe,^3rd generation, the vineyards extend over 48 hectares. Since the 1990s, AOC Sainte-Croix-du-Mont, AOC Bordeaux red (Château Daubrin) and AOC Graves red (Château Dorléac) wines are produced here. Cultivated on 26 hectares of clay-limestone soil, the sweet white wine of Château Les Arroucats (AOC Sainte-Croix-du-Mont) is the result of a work combining tradition and modernity.

Sainte-Croix-du-Mont is a charming wine-growing town in the Bordeaux region. Among the region's wineries, Vignoble Tinon is a must. In addition to Vignoble Tinon, you can also visit Château La Grave and Château Grand Peyrot. Both offer quality wines with unique characteristics. Château La Grave offers wines that go perfectly with cheeses and desserts, while Château Grand Peyrot is an ideal accompaniment to foie gras and cheeses. These wines have a beautiful golden color and exotic fruity aromas. They are best drunk chilled as an aperitif and pair well with savory flavors. You can discover quality wines from renowned estates and enjoy magnificent wine-growing landscapes.

SCEA Des Vignobles Ricard is a winery offering a selection of quality wines. Château de Vertheuil 2014 is one of their flagship wines, with a bouquet of fine fruity and roasted notes, and a beautifully fruity palate.