Chateau Cote Montpezat Cotes de Castillon Bordeaux Complete Guide

Learn everything about Chateau Cote Montpezat Cotes de Castillon with wine tasting notes and wine with food pairing tips, best vintages, a history of the property, information on the vineyards and winemaking. If you want to read about other important, Bordeaux Chateaux: Links to all Bordeaux Wine Producer Profiles

Chateau Cote Montpezat History, Overview

Chateau Cote Montpezat is a large, 30 hectare estate in the Cotes de Bordeaux appellation that is owned by Dominique Bessineau. Dominique Bessineau purchased the Chateau Cote Montpezat vineyard in 1989. However, the estate has a long history in the region. In fact, the original chateau was constructed in the 1600’s.

Dominique Bessineau also owns Chateau Haut-Bernat, which is located in the Puisseguin St. Emilion appellation. He purchased that property in 1991. In 2015, Dominique Bessineau brought in Thomas Duclos to consult on the vineyard management and on the wine making.

Chateau Montpezat Vineyards, Terroir, Grapes, Winemaking

The 30 hectare Cotes de Bordeaux vineyard of Cote Montpezat is planted to 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon for the production of the red wine. The vines in their Right Bank vineyard are 30 years of age on average. The vineyard is planted to a vine density of 5,500 vines per hectare. The terroir is clay and limestone soils.

Vinification for the red wine takes place in stainless steel vats. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrel. The wine of Chateau Cote Montpezat is 30% new, French, oak barrels, although some American oak can also be used. On average, the production of Chateau Cote Montpezat is about 6,000 cases per vintage.

There is a higher end cuvee, the Montpezat Compostelle which has a production of 3,500 cases per year. There is a second wine, Canon Cote Montpezat. Michel Rolland is the consultant.

For the white wine of Chateau Cote Montpezat, the estate uses 1.2 hectare of vines planted to 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Semillon and 30% Sauvignon Gris. The vines are planted to a vine density of 6,000 vines per hectare. On average, the production is about 500 cases per vintage.

The average total production for Chateau Cote Montpezat each year is close to 12,000 cases of wine per vintage. The estate also produces two other Bordeaux value wines, Chateau de Brousse and Chateau Haut Bernat in the Puisseguin St. Emilion appellation. Chateau Haut Bernat is made from 100% Merlot.

The best vintages of Chateau Cote Montpezat are: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010 and 2009.

When to Drink Chateau Cote Montpezat, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Cote Montpezat is better with at least 2-3 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for up to 1 hour, helping the wine soften to help develop the aromatic character.

Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Cote Montpezat offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 2-9 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Chateau Cote Montpezat with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau Cote Montpezat is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Chateau Montpezat is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes. Chateau Montpezat is also good when matched with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms and pasta.

Chateau Cote Montpezat Blanc is best paired with all types of seafood, shellfish, chicken, pork, veal, sushi, sashimi and a myriad of different hard and soft cheeses.

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