Joseph Janoueix
Saint-Emilion - Pomerol - Côtes de Castillon
Appellation Saint-Émilion
Château Castelot
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
A Château steeped in history
Characteristics
Appellation : Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Owners : 1978 Jean-François Janoueix
Area under vine : 9 hectares
Grape varieties : 70 % Merlot for roundness, 30 % Cabernet Franc for elegance
Barrels : 45 (4500 boxes)
Sales : Joseph Janoueix
Food pairing
The Chateaux Joseph Janoueix has had the honour of being present at the Elysée, Matignon and Senate meals for a very long time. Here are a few menus that have been served at prestigious dinners.
We advise you to taste our wines with the following dishes, expect a good marriage...
Geographical location
the vineyard benefits from a beautiful micro-climate. It is protected from northerly winds by the hill of Château Quintus, Grand Cru Classé from which it is separated only by the national road 670 A, Libourne/Bergerac. Its situation optimises the evolution of the maturity of the grapes, allowing Saint-Emilion to reach exceptional levels.
Soil type
siliceous on gravelly, ferruginous subsoil so precious for the aromas of wine.
Grape varieties
70% Merlot for roundness, 30 % Cabernet Franc for elegance.
Character of the wine
wine with fine bouquet and great finesse, quickly giving an excellent bottle, which can still be kept for 10 to 25 years depending on the vintage. Château Castelot was awarded the Trophée des Honneurs by the town of Saint-Émilion. Its name was given to it by Henry IV in 1578.
Visit all year round by appointment to the Henry IV Museum and the Conservatoire de l'outil rural.
Tasting notes
By renowned oenologists Michel ROLLAND and Stéphane TOUTOUNDJI (GAULT & MILLAU)
- 2016 - EXCELLENT WINES
Beautiful dark red colour. Straightforward, fresh attack. Fine woody finish.
2015 - AN EXCEPTIONAL YEAR
The attack, both time frank and fresh, takes us over the fullness. The finish is warm. - 2014 - A GOOD VINTAGE RICH AND SMOOTH
Nose magnified by elegant woody notes. Gourmet and fresh mouth. - 2013 - SEDUCED BY ITS BALANCE. ADORABLE WINES
Full-bodied mouth with sweet tannins and a hint of elegantly toasted oak. Enchanting wine. - 2012 - A YEAR OF MERLOT, PLEASURE IN THE RAW STATE
The full-bodied wine on the attack evolves on a very harmonious balance.
Awards
- Harvest 2020 Gold Medal at the Feminalise Competition 2022
- Harvest 2015 Gold Medal at the Feminalise Competition 2017
- Harvest 2015 Bronze Medal Agricultural Show 2017
- Harvest 2013 Bronze Medal at the Feminalise Competition 2015
- Harvest 2013 Bronze Medal Agricultural Show 2015
- Harvest 2012 Silver Medal at the Feminalise Competition 2014
- Harvest 2012 Bronze Medal Independent Winegrowers’ Competition 2015