Château Cadet-Bon
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Organic Grand Cru Classé on Saint-Émilion Cadet hill, biodynamic since 2017.
Château Cadet-Bon is a family-owned Grand Cru Classé estate in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, owned by Guy and Mylene Richard since 2001. The 7-hectare vineyard sits on the south-facing slope of the Cadet hill, planted with 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc averaging 40 years of age. The estate has been certified organic since 2021, following a conversion that began in 2017, and practices biodynamic viticulture. Winemaking is guided by consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt team. Grapes are whole-berry vinified in small stainless steel vats, then aged 12–18 months in barrels (one-third new oak).
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Who Is This For?
For Bordeaux enthusiasts seeking terroir-driven, organically farmed Right Bank wines with elegance and precision.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape varieties does Château Cadet-Bon use?
- Château Cadet-Bon wines are made from 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, sourced from vines averaging 40 years of age on limestone-clay soils.
- Is Château Cadet-Bon certified organic?
- Yes. Château Cadet-Bon has been certified organic since 2021, following a biodynamic conversion process that began in 2017.
- What is the classification of Château Cadet-Bon?
- Château Cadet-Bon is classified as a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, having returned to the classification in 2012 after contesting its demotion in 2006.
- Who owns and makes the wine at Château Cadet-Bon?
- The estate has been owned by Guy and Mylene Richard since 2001. Winemaking is guided by the team of consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt.
- How is the wine aged at Château Cadet-Bon?
- After whole-berry vinification in small stainless steel vats, the wine is aged in oak barrels for 12 to 18 months, with one-third new oak and the remainder in once- or twice-used barrels.