Overview
The family Heinze from Denmark bought Chateau Couraze in 1999 in order to live its passion with winemaking. The vineyard covers 2,80 hectares in appellation Fronsac in the village of Saillans close to Lalande de Pomerol or Saint Emilion. Benoit Trocard has been running the estate since 1999.
Key Information
AOC: Fronsac
Soil type: Clay and Limestone, « Molasse du Fronsadais »
Size: 2,80 ha
Average age of vines: 33 years
Annual production: 12 000 bottles
Grape varieties:
69% Merlot
31% Cabernet Franc
Wine making :
The wine is traditionally fermented in concrete vats. Then the wine is aged in oak barrels during 12-15 months.
Visit
Visit by appointment
English & Spanish spoken
Address & Contact
Château Couraze
M. Heinze, owner
M. Benoit Trocard, Director
3, les Struliez – 33141 Saillans
Tel : + 33 (0)6 65 58 01 49
