Château Rigaud

Château Rigaud is one of the most renowned estates in the Puisseguin-Saint-Emilion appellation, near Bordeaux. A family-owned property since 1850, Château Rigaud was taken over in 2004 by Pierre Taïx, a descendant of a family of winemakers who, in addition to this estate, also cultivate Château Fongaban.

The Château Rigaud vineyard spans 7 hectares, with vines growing on a terroir composed primarily of clay and limestone. In 1997, Pierre Taïx created a wine from a single-vineyard selection of the Château Rigaud vineyard: La Mauriane. This wine is blended from two plots: one situated on a southwest-facing hillside that traditionally yields very ripe grapes and extremely rich wines, while the other plot is located on a plateau planted with Merlot, which produces full-bodied wines, and a few Cabernet Franc vines that undeniably contribute superior aromatic complexity. The entire estate stands out for the consistency that Pierre Taïx has managed to establish in the quality of its wines. Château Rigaud has won the Prix d’Excellence, the highest honor at the Paris General Agricultural Competition, for two consecutive years. An exceptional pedigree for this generous wine, with character and substance, dominated by Merlot (80%). This structured wine, with its fine and delicate aromas developed after a long 16-month aging in barrels, is a sure bet within the Puisseguin-Saint-Emilion appellation.