Château d'Agassac

The history of Château d'Agassac

A Latin inscription in the castle's underground passages indicates that Château d'Agassac was built in the 11th century. However, the earliest historical evidence dates back to the 13th century. The first lord of the château was Guillaume-Raymond d'Agassac.

In 1238, Château d'Agassac passed into the hands of the Gaillard de Gassac family. The estate covered 800 hectares. In 1357, it was sold to the d'Albret family, then to the Pommiers family.

In 1841, Château d'Agassac was bought by one of the greatest agronomists of his time, Marcel Richier. It was he who gave the estate its superb reputation, notably by inventing vine trellising.

In 1996, Château d'Agassac - which had since become the property of the Gasqueton family - was bought by Groupama insurance.

The Château d'Agassac vineyard

The Château d'Agassac vineyard stretches across the southern part of Ludon-Médoc. It is divided between two gravelly hilltops and an area of sandy gravel.

The first gravelly croup corresponds to the fifth terrace of Médoc gravel. Its structure favors water runoff, which helps the grapes ripen earlier. The second gravelly section is deeper. Its high clay content produces more robust wines. It corresponds to the fourth Médoc gravel terrace.

The current vineyard covers 43 hectares. The grape varieties are 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. The average age of the vines is 25 years.

Reasoned viticulture at Château d'Agassac

Since the beginning of the century, Château d'Agassac has been committed to sustainable viticulture. Chemical treatments have been eliminated in favor of more environmentally-friendly methods.

Working the soil and avoiding weeding respect the biology of the terroir. Insects that predate harmful mites - typhlodromes - have been introduced to avoid chemical acaricide treatments.

The wines of Château d'Agassac

Château Pomiès d'Agassac

Tête de cuvée Château Pomiès d'Agassac is the fruit of a selection of the best lots at Château Pomiès-Agassac. The blend comprises 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Produced from sandy gravel, this wine is supple and fine, with a velvety, tannic structure.

With a color oscillating between purple and violet, its nose is imbued with aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant, as well as smoky pepper. It's a suave, gourmand wine, with a delicate, harmonious finish.

Le Rosé château d'Agassac

Château d'Agassac Rosé is a refreshing wine, made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. It is fruity and delicious, and is best served chilled, at a serving temperature of 8°C. Château d'Agassac rosé is perfect for aperitifs, salads and Italian cuisine.