Château Mercier
シャトー・メルシエ
A 13-generation family estate since 1698 — blending storied Bordeaux tradition with low-intervention winemaking, from sulfite-free Atmosphère to amphora-aged cuvées.
Château Mercier is a historic family estate located in Saint-Trojan, in the northwest of the Côtes de Bourg appellation on Bordeaux's right bank. The Chéty family has cultivated vines at this property since 1698, now representing the 13th generation of winemakers. Philippe and Martine Chéty, joined by their son Christophe in 1999 and daughter Isabelle in 2012, manage 23 hectares of vineyards on south and west-facing slopes. Recognized in the authoritative Féret Bordeaux encyclopedia, the estate holds ISO14001 certification (since 2011), TERRA VITIS and HVE 3 certification (since 2016), and began organic conversion in 2019. Their range spans from the classic Cuvée Tradition and award-winning Cuvée Prestige to innovative cuvées including Atmosphère (no added sulfites), Amphorae (aged in hand-turned 140-liter clay amphorae), and the rare white Graines Blanches from Sauvignon, Sémillon, and Muscadelle.
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Who Is This For?
Perfect for wine lovers seeking authentic, value-driven Bordeaux from a storied family estate, and for those curious about sustainable and low-intervention winemaking styles.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long has the Chéty family owned Château Mercier?
- The Chéty family has cultivated vines at Château Mercier since 1698 — over 325 years of continuous family ownership now in its 13th generation. The estate is managed under SCEA Famille Chéty, with Philippe and Martine Chéty joined by their son Christophe (1999) and daughter Isabelle (2012).
- Is Château Mercier certified organic?
- The estate began its formal organic conversion in August 2019. It also holds HVE 3 (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certification since 2016, along with ISO14001 environmental management certification since 2011 and TERRA VITIS certification. Their white wine Graines Blanches has achieved full organic certification.
- What makes the Atmosphère wine special?
- Atmosphère is crafted without any added sulfites, making it a natural wine that requires meticulous temperature and oxygen management during vinification. It showcases pure black fruit character and lively acidity — a distinctive, modern departure from conventional Bordeaux.
- Do they produce white wine in Côtes de Bourg?
- Yes — their Graines Blanches is a rare white wine made from 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Sémillon, and 20% Muscadelle. Only around 20 producers in the entire Côtes de Bourg appellation make white wine, making this an exceptional and sought-after offering.
- What is the Amphorae cuvée?
- Amphorae is a red wine aged for 12 months in 140-liter clay amphorae that are turned by hand — a technique developed as a personal tribute to the winemaker's mother and her love of clay pottery. It represents the estate's most artisanal and experimental expression.