Château de Carles

Carles Castle, located in the town of Saillans, was built in the 15th century by the famous “de Carle” family, whose members were prominent figures in Bordeaux between the 15th and 17th centuries. The Château de Carles and its vineyard have been owned by the same family for over 100 years. The current generation, represented by Constance and Stéphane Droulers, who have been at the helm since 1983, is deeply committed to the estate through their passion for wine and their property. Their goal is to devote all necessary resources to ensuring that the Château de Carles and its wines can regain and sustain the glory and renown they enjoyed in the 19th century, when the wines of Fronsac, Château de Carles at the forefront, were rated higher than those of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. As a result, the cellars—which have been completely renovated—are among the most beautiful in the Bordeaux region, and the Haut-Carles was created in 1994.

Set on clay-limestone soil, the 20 hectares of the Château de Carles consist of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and the remainder Malbec. Half of the vineyard area is dedicated to the Château de Carles, while the other half is used to produce the Haut-Carles.