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 region. The estate's reputation dates back to the early 18th century.

Château Charmail is located on the banks of the Gironde, which allows it to benefit from mild temperatures and protection from the severe winter frosts that can be devastating for the vines. The Château Charmail vineyard is a single plot that stretches almost to the water's edge. The soils are mainly composed of clayey gravel, sandy gravel, and colluvial deposits. It is from this diversity that Château Charmail derives 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 remained with the family to continue the adventure. He brings all his experience, know-how, and expertise to the estate. Château Charmail is thus continuing along the path that Olivier established over many years, namely mastery and high standards at every stage from vine to wine, in pursuit of elegance and balance.

Château Charmail is doing everything possible to preserve its precious terroir and make progress in its environmental approach. Soil cultivation includes decavaillonnages, buttages, and griffages, which allow the plant to take root deeply and be less sensitive to water stress. Furthermore, no chemical fertilizers or herbicides are used. In terms of winemaking, everything is done to serve Château Charmail's credo, namely to prioritize balance. Cold skin maceration, invented on the estate, allows the components that generate the best tannins to be extracted from the skins. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months, and we renew one third of the barrels each year to avoid excessive woodiness.