Château Clos de Sarpe
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A 3.68ha single-block Grand Cru Classé on the Sarpe plateau with century-old vines and organic farming since 2020.
Château Clos de Sarpe is a small, prestigious Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé estate covering 3.68 hectares in a single block on the Sarpe plateau, situated just one kilometre from the village of Saint-Émilion. The vineyard, which has been in the Beyney family since 1923, is planted with 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, with vines averaging 60 to 80 years old and the oldest Cabernet Franc exceeding 100 years. The thin topsoil — as shallow as 20cm in places — sits over limestone bedrock, producing wines of remarkable freshness and high natural acidity. The estate achieved Grand Cru Classé status in 2012 and received organic certification in 2020, though the family had never used pesticides or herbicides. Since 2021, the fourth generation, Maylis Marcenat, has led the estate with a vision of precision and environmental respect.
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Who Is This For?
For lovers of elegant, terroir-driven Bordeaux who seek small-production, organically farmed wines from a family estate with deep roots in Saint-Émilion.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the classification of Château Clos de Sarpe?
- Château Clos de Sarpe is classified as a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, a status it achieved in 2012.
- What grapes are used at Clos de Sarpe?
- The estate is planted with 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, with some vines over 100 years old.
- Is Clos de Sarpe organic?
- Yes. Clos de Sarpe received official Organic Agriculture certification in 2020, though no pesticides or herbicides had ever been used in the vineyard.
- How large is the Clos de Sarpe vineyard?
- The estate covers 3.68 hectares in a single block on the Sarpe plateau, just one kilometre from the village of Saint-Émilion.
- Who manages Château Clos de Sarpe today?
- Since 2021, the estate is managed by Maylis Marcenat, the fourth generation of the Beyney family.