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Chateau le Temple
The Bergey family
Chateau
le Temple has been in the Bergey family for 3 generations. The grandfather
of Denis and Jean-Pierre bought the property back in 1933, when he was
won over by its sense of history and the quality wine it produced.
The vineyard extends to 18 hectares and is situated on a ridge of Garonne gravel with a subsoil of 'alios' or 'crasse de fer' containing iron oxide. The vines are attractively laid out around the great chateau, and comprise 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot.
The
grapes are vinified in stainless steel vats, with a lengthy maceration
time. The wine spends 12 months in oak barrels and is kept 18 to 20 months
before being bottled.
In addition to Château le Temple, Château Breuilh at Bégadan also belongs to the Bergeys. It comprises about 4.5 hectares and is planted with 50% Merlot noir and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Château was built in 1877 by the Bergeys' great- great-grandfather.
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