d'Agassac

Chateau d'Agassac

Classification: Cru Bourgeois Superieur
Château d'Agassac is a splendid fairy tale Château dating back to feudal times in the 14th century, which rests on an even earlier site. According to local tradition, a Latin inscription indicates that Château d’Agassac’s underground tunnels date back to the 11th century. The Château and vineyards are located in Ludon, in the southern part of Ludon Medoc. It takes its name from the first known lord of the manor, Gaillard de Gassac. These vast underground tunnels are still used to day to cellar the wines. Before the French revolution Château d'Agassac was named Château Pomiès but it has reverted to its more ancient name in recent times. Today it is owned by Groupama Assurances who purchased it in 1996 and have invested heavily in the estate. The motto of the Château is “the irreverent Bordeaux” due to its free thinking and open spirited principles.

The vineyards of Château d'Agassac are made up of two enclosed areas totalling 42 hectares which lie on 2 rich outcrops of gravel. The first ridge is made up of very fine gravel from the Garonne which is very typical of Ludon country. With a depth of up to 3 metres, this gravelly structure is ideal for drainage. The second ridge is formed by gravel of Gunz, with a similar depth to the first. However, with a more important proportion of clay, it permits the expression of full-bodied wines. The grapes grown are 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. The terroir, with its warm soils made up of deep, well-drained gravels and copious amounts of sunshine, is distinguished by its early maturing character and Agassac is often the first estate in the area to begin harvesting.

Wine Style:
The medium bodied wines of Château d'Agassac are a dark garnet in colour and are intense, fragrant and smooth. They have notes of ripe plums, raspberries, liquorice, cinnamon, pepper and cloves. The wines are well rounded, velvety and elegant.

Owner: Groupama Assurances
Chateau Website: www.agassac.com
Oenologist: J-L Zell