CHÂTEAU CONTIER
Vignoble du Château Contier à Saint-Martin-de-Sescas

CHÂTEAU CONTIER

AOC Bordeaux
Saint-Martin-de-Sescas / France

Authentic wines from an exceptional terroir,
crafted with respect for nature and Bordeaux traditions.

« … ecclesiam S. Martini de Fescals … et quartam partem decime panis et vini. »
Grand Cartulaire de La Sauve-Majeure · Ms. 769 · XIIe siècle
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LE DOMAINE

A story rooted
in the terroir

In Saint-Martin-de-Sescas, Château Contier cultivates its vines on clay-limestone soils in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards. The estate brings together tradition, precision and respect for the environment.

Our vines, averaging around 30 years of age, give rise to wines that express their origin with authenticity.

Extrait du Grand Cartulaire de La Sauve-Majeure, Ms. 769, page 176, mentionnant Saint-Martin de Fescals et la dîme du vin
Grand Cartulaire de La Sauve-Majeure · Ms. 769 · p. 176

A WINEGROWING TRADITION SINCE THE 12TH CENTURY

The land around Saint-Martin-de-Sescas has been shaped by vine growing since at least the 12th century. Medieval sources already attest to the importance of wine in local agricultural and economic life, bearing witness to a winegrowing tradition spanning nearly nine centuries.

Raisins au Château Contier
Vines du Château Contier au lever du soleil

CHÂTEAU CONTIER

Our Story

An 8.5-hectare estate near the Garonne in Saint-Martin-de-Sescas, Château Contier is sustainably farmed by a Brazilian-born winegrower who has lived in Bordeaux with his wife and children since 2017.

The brand pays tribute to his ancestors, who emigrated from France to Brazil at the end of the 19th century and worked in the French wine trade there.

Nearly 150 years later…

Today, the wine produced by the family is once again enjoyed in France, Brazil and around the world.

NOS VINS

The wines of Château Contier

Château Contier Bordeaux Red

Château Contier

Bordeaux Red

Merlot · Cabernet Franc · Cabernet Sauvignon

Château Contier

Red 2022

Grapes: Merlot · Cabernet Franc · Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol: 13.5% vol.

Intense ruby red. Smoky aromas with black cherry and plum. Balanced structure, harmonious tannins and a spicy finish.

Harvested on September 28, 2022. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation, then aged 8 months in tank and 8 months in bottle.

Perfect with red meats and game, grilled dishes, and pasta with sauces.

Silver Medal — Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2024 · 90 points James Suckling

A de Château Contier Rosé

A de Château Contier

Bordeaux Rosé

Freshness · Elegance · Fruit

A de Château Contier

Rosé

Grapes: Merlot · Cabernet Franc

Alcohol: 12.5% vol.

The grapes are harvested before dawn to prevent the skins from breaking and to avoid possible oxidation. They are then pressed immediately to achieve controlled extraction of the desired color and aromas. After this brief maceration, the solids are separated and only the juice is transferred to temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation.

Once fermentation is complete, this small production is filtered, resulting in 8,000 bottles. The wine offers wild-berry aromas, especially strawberry and raspberry, with good acidity and a fresh finish.

Perfect with Mediterranean cuisine, seafood and poultry.

88 points — James Suckling

Contier Crémant de Bordeaux

Contier

Crémant de Bordeaux

Finesse · Bubbles · Celebration

Contier

Crémant de Bordeaux

The early harvest is carried out by hand in small crates to prevent the grape skins from breaking and to preserve their quality. The grapes are pressed and the first vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, producing the base wine.

The second fermentation takes place in the bottle using the traditional method employed in Champagne, followed by a minimum of 12 months in an underground limestone cellar where humidity and temperature remain constant throughout the year. This long period in contact with the lees produces a delicate, dry sparkling wine with persistent bubbles and aromas of white flowers and exotic fruits.

On the palate, it shows a fine balance between distinctive character and elegance, with a long-lasting sensation of freshness.

Perfect in any season with seafood, cold starters, canapés, pâtés, assorted cheeses, as well as fruit- or chocolate-based desserts.

DU RAISIN AU VIN

The Vine Cycle

De la floraison à la maturité, chaque étape prépare le millésime.

Flowering de la vigne
01 — FloweringThe vine in bloom
Development des grappes
02 — DevelopmentCluster formation
Raisins rouges à maturité
03 — RipeningLe raisin à l’approche des vendanges
Vendanges au Château Contier au coucher du soleil

04 — HARVEST

Harvest Time

À maturité, les raisins sont récoltés au moment choisi pour préserver l’équilibre entre fruit, fraîcheur et expression du terroir.

EN MOUVEMENT

Les vendanges au Château Contier

A LIVING VINEYARD

Preserving the natural balance

At Château Contier, we pay particular attention to biodiversity and the natural balance of our vineyards. Our environmental approach, certified HVE Level 3, reflects our commitment to preserving our terroir for the future.

HVE
Level 3Soil
Clay-limestoneVines
≈ 30 years
Coccinelle dans les vignesFaune dans le vignoble

CHÂTEAU CONTIER

Saint-Martin-de-Sescas
Bordeaux · France

For wine professionals, importers and lovers of our wines.

contier@chateaucontier.com
+33 6 30 56 25 43