Château Tertre-Rôteboeuf

Producer description of "Tertre Roteboeuf Chateau"

The vineyard is located in the commune of Saint-Laurent-des-Combes in the south-east of the Saint-Émilion area (Bordeaux). It is classified as a Grand Cru Classé, although experts often claim a higher rank (Premier Grand Cru Classé B or even A). The building was constructed in 1730. After two years of training at Château Figeac, the family estate was taken over by François Mitjavile in 1977, who added "Rôteboeuf" to the name. Since then, his son of the same name has continued the tradition. The term "Côte Roteboeuf", which still appears on old maps, literally means "hill of belching cattle". This is derived from the oxen that used to pull the plough on the farmland belonging to the estate. The term Château has not been used on the label since 1994.

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The vineyards have been cultivated according to ecological, sustainable guidelines since 1989. François Mitjavile is regarded as a pioneer of extreme yield reduction, late harvesting and very long maceration periods. The estate is considered to be one of the first micro-châteaux (top wines in small quantities). The vineyards cover almost six hectares of vines on clay-limestone soils. They are planted with Merlot (85%) and Cabernet Franc (15%), the majority of which are very old vines. The extremely long-lasting red wine matures for 18 to 24 months in 100% new barriques. The Mitjavile family also owns the Bordeaux vineyards Domaine de l'Aurage (Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux) and Château Roc de Cambes (Côtes de Bourg).

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