Chateau Gemeillan Medoc Cru Bourgeois

Producer

The path of Adrien Uijttewaal to become a winegrower was not predestined! Born in the Limousin region, he grew up on a dairy farm and discovered the Médoc only at the age of 18 when he started picking grapes in the region. He then decided to settle in the Médoc region and create an estate based on his two passions: wine growing and cattle breeding.

In 1995, after 10 harvests produced in a wine cooperative, he built a wine cellar, allowing him to produce wine himself at Queyrac, next to the 18th century home that he would restore together with his wife. Over the years, the estate grew in importance to reach over 60 ha of vines registered under Médoc AOC and a herd of 180 “Blondes d’Aquitaine”.

Adrien planted his first vines on an excellent terroir composed of gravel on the edge of the Gironde estuary in Jau Dignac Loirac, as well as clay and limestone soils in Queyrac and sandy-clay soils in Gaillan. In 2012, the vineyard was extended on a deep gravelly soil along the Gironde estuary, in Valeyrac, giving rise to truly elegant fine wines.

Today, the vineyard which spreads over 60 ha and 4 wine-growing villages/communes, offers a rich diversity of terroirs. 

In 2006, Château Gémeillan is created and breathes life into an urge to express a new facet of our soils. Our selection of grapes which grow on superficial gravelly soils creates a wine characterized by its roundness and its generosity.

Our Gémeillan is aged one year in French oak barrels: the Empyreumatic aromas acquired during the ageing of our wine are balanced by the intensity of its fruit. - Nos vins

Tasting Note

A one-off chance to get your hands on this lovely mature red Bordeaux from a great vintage. A classic blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a touch of Cabernet Franc with notes of tobacco, mocha, ripe red fruit flavours and cedar after 10 years in the bottle. Ready to drink from 2024, as noted in the Wine Enthusiast.

Details

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Alcohol: 13% VOL

Closure: Cork

Bottle Size: 75cl