© Chateau Coutet
© Chateau Coutet
Chateau Coutet, Saint Emilion
Historical estate producing Saint-Emilion Grand Cru wine
With a history that goes back to the 15th century, this estate produces a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru wine with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pressac varieties.
The long history of the chateau begins in the 15th century, when Sieur François Coutet named it. In 1601 it became the property of the mayor of Libourne Thomas d'Augereau, married to Marie David. The chateau has been related to the David Beaulieu family for at least 400 years.
Three generations of the same family are currently living in the property. They have implemented chemical-free techniques in their vineyard and it has become a proper ecosystem, with the agronomy school of Bordeaux analysing the microbiological life within it with temperature sensors.
Visitor comments
- "We had an amazing time with friends there. Adrien gave us a tour of the estate telling us stories from the past. It is one of the few estates in Saint Emilion who is still family owned and it really does make a difference on the quality of the tour."
- "This chateau offers a fantastic tour. They are extremely passionate about what they do! The wine yard is organic and has always been, they have never used pesticides and in some plots they have even gone back to using horses instead of the heavy machines since this is better for the soil."
- "It was such an interesting tour, a wonderful experience to visit the chateau, with its vineyards and the cellar. Juliette made the visit more interesting and fun, with her knowledge and her humour. At the end we tasted the wine, it was so good."
When to come
They offer tours and wine tastings from Monday to Saturday 09:00-17:30, by appointment. There are 2 types of visits: the 'Tradition' tour tells the history of the estate with visits to the winery and family cellar, as well as a wine tasting; the 'Prestige' tour includes also an exploration Coutet's treasures and a walk around the vineyard.
How to book
You can make an appointment in advance by calling the phone number above or by making an enquiry.
