Château Cantenac

Château Cantenac was built on a beautiful day in 1870, on the place called “Cantenac” ». Its origin dates back to Roman times, bearing various meanings such as that of “enchanted, enchanting” place.

The property and its vineyard are located in the municipality of Saint-Emilion, 3.5 km west of the medieval city, on a promontory of gravel and clay. The “Bordeaux Guide and its Wines” (Ferêt Edition) mentions the property for the 1st time in it...

It is located on an eminence of land, at the forefront of the St-Emilion hillsides, admirably exposed to the sun. The enchanted origin of this locality and its varietals of choice, planted with attention throughout the generations, confers to the wines of Château Cantenac this bouquet, this finesse and presence of the great wines of Saint-Emilion.

VINEYARD: 19 hectares
SOIL: Sand on gravel and/or clay
VARIETALS: 75% Merlot Noir, 24% Caber...

In Gallo-Roman times, the poet-consul Ausone owned vineyards. However, the true fame of Saint-Emilion arrives in the 8th century with the arrival of Emilian, a hermit native of Vannes, which will become the name of the city; High place of pilgrimage and prayer, many religious orders were installed afterwards: the medieval city was born.

The Jurisdiction of St Emilion (5500 ha) is located 40 km north-east of Bordeaux and extends over 9 commu...