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Château De Villambis

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Château de Villambis, established in the 18th century, takes its Latin name from "Villa Ambis Viis", the villa at the crossroads of two roads. Adapei de la Gironde reconstituted the winery in 1982, offering disabled people a job in a high-quality activity rooted in the history of the Médoc region. These trades are the basis for apprenticeships, enabling their social and professional integration. Find out more
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The history of the estate


Château de Villambis was donated in the 18th century and takes its name from the Latin "Villa ambis viis" (the villa at the crossroads of the two voices), attested in particular by the presence of a Gallo-Roman fountain. The estate developed over two centuries, and in 1932, Château de Villambis was classified as a Cru Bourgeois, giving it greater visibility and recognition.

In 1954, following a change of ownership, the estate took on a social dimension, taking in and housing children until 1978. This vocation took on greater importance when Adapei bought the estate in 1979 and set up a Centre d'Aide par le Travail, which supports disabled workers and employs around a hundred of them in the vineyard.

It wasn't until 1982 that the wine estate was reconstituted and resumed its former viticultural activities. Since then, the property, in the Haut Médoc appellation, has renewed its Cru Bourgeois distinction every year.

The terroir


The estate covers 18 hectares, including 15 hectares in production, located 10km from Pauillac and 50km from Bordeaux.

The vineyard terroir is composed of Pyrenean gravel and sand. The whole rests on a clay-fissured limestone subsoil. The blend of these soils is typically Médoc and explains the finesse of the wines produced here. Similarly, these soils are planted according to Médoc traditions: 61% Merlot and 39% Cabernet Sauvignon. Since 2018, Petit Verdot has also been introduced to the vineyard to bring complexity to these fine, balanced wines.

The wines


The Cru Bourgeois-classified Château de Villambis stands out for its elegant nose and generous fruitiness. The whole is accompanied by the roundness of the Merlot and the finesse and balance of the terroir's soils. This wine is the perfect accompaniment to a fine piece of rare beef with potato gratin.

The second wine, aost de Villambis, is also a blend of Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot. It has a brilliant garnet color and a very fresh nose. Its spicy, fruity aromas are a delight to the palate. On the palate, the wine is balanced between fruitiness and fleshiness. Ideal with a sunny summer barbecue.
Registered since 03/08/2021
DOM DE VILLAMBIS ,
33250 CISSAC-MEDOC
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Reference Colour Vintage Appellation community_reviews
Château De Villambis Rouge 2009 Haut-Médoc (1 reviews)
Château De Villambis Rouge 2014 Haut-Médoc not_rated
Château De Villambis Rouge 2016 Haut-Médoc not_rated
L'AOST DE VILLAMBIS Rouge 2015 Haut-Médoc not_rated
L'AOST DE VILLAMBIS Rouge 2014 Haut-Médoc not_rated
Château De Villambis Rouge 2012 Haut-Médoc not_rated
Château De Villambis Rouge 2011 Haut-Médoc not_rated
Château De Villambis Rouge 2015 Haut-Médoc not_rated

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