Château Charmail

Château Charmail takes its name from its history, which dates back to the 16th century, when the Trevey de Charmail family settled in the Médoc. The estate's reputation dates back to the early 18th century.

Château Charmail is located on the banks of the Gironde, which means it benefits from mild temperatures and is sheltered from the severe winter frosts that can be dramatic for planting. Château Charmail 's vineyards are all in one piece, stretching almost to the water's edge. The soils are essentially composed of clayey gravel, sandy gravel and colluvium. It is from this diversity that Château Charmail draws its balance and uniqueness: between the finesse and elegance of the gravel and the strength and power of the clay.

Olivier Sèze, the former owner, has stayed with the family to continue the adventure. He puts all his experience, know-how and expertise at the service of the estate. So Château Charmail continues along the same path as Olivier has established over the years, namely mastery and exacting standards at every stage from vine to wine, in the quest for elegance and balance.

Château Charmail does everything in its power to preserve its precious terroir and progress in an environmentally-friendly approach. The soil is cultivated in such a way as to allow the plants to root deeply and be less sensitive to water stress. No chemical fertilizers or herbicides are used. In terms of winemaking, everything is done to serve Châtreau Charmail's credo of favoring balance. Cold skin maceration, invented at the estate, extracts from the skins the components that generate the best tannins. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months, one-third of which are renewed to avoid excess wood.