Chateau Guadet St. Emilion Bordeaux, Complete Guide

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

Chateau Guadet History, Overview

Chateau Guadet takes its name from the street where it is located. For those that like details, the actual street is named after Elie Guadet, who earned fame during the French Revolution.

Previously known as Chateau Guadet Saint Julien, the estate officially changed its name in 2005. The chateau is located in the heart of the Saint Emilion village at #4 Rue Guadet, not far from Jean-Luc Thunevin and Murielle Andraud at Valandraud.

The property is owned and managed by the Lignac family, who have remained in charge of the estate for 6 generations, starting in 1844.

Chateau Gaudet was one of the four, Saint Emilion chateaux to formally sue and contest the results of the 2006 St. Emilion Classification, as they were demoted. That lawsuit led to the court-ordered decision to have a new St. Emilion classification in 2012.

Chateau Guadet returned to the classification system and earned the right to be a Grand Cru Classe in the 2012 St. Emilion Classification. The property remains a true family affair. Currently, it is managed by Guy Petrus Lignac, who will be succeeded by his son, Vincent Petrus Lignac, who is already working at the property as the technical director.

Chateau Guadet Vineyards, Terroir, Grapes, Vineyards, Winemaking

The small, 5.5-hectare Chateau Guadet vineyard is planted to 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. The vineyard has a terroir of clay and limestone soils. On average, they are maintained at about 35 years of age.

The vineyard is located just east of the village, on the way to Montagne Saint Emilion. However, the actual winery is situated inside the village. The vineyard is managed using only organic farming methods.

To produce the wine, the grapes are whole berry fermented. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled, cement vats. The wine of Chateau Guadet is aged in an average of 50% new French oak barrels for 16 – 18 months.

The best vintages of Chateau Guadet are: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2010, 2009 and 2005.

On average, 2,000 cases of Chateau Guadet are produced each vintage. Stephane Derenoncourt is the winemaking and vineyard consultant.There is a second wine, Jardin du Guadet.

When to Drink Chateau Guadet, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Guadet is better with at least 3-5 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage.

Chateau Gaudet is best enjoyed in the first 4-12 years of life. Young vintages can be decanted for about 1 hour. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Serving Chateau Guadet with Wine and Food Pairings

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

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

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