Château Suau (Cadillac)
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A 16th-century estate at Cadillac's highest point — fully organic since 2014, crafting elegant reds and rare sweet whites from 66 uninterrupted hectares.
Château Suau (Cadillac) is a historic and fully certified organic estate perched at the highest point of the Cadillac-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation at 100 metres altitude, south of the village of Capian. The property's origins trace back to the 16th century when it served as a hunting lodge for Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette, Duke of Épernon. Officially named in 1637 after the Suau family who restored it, the estate passed to the Bonnet de Mazamet family in 1986. In 2014, Argentinian wine entrepreneur Alejandro Bulgheroni became the majority shareholder, while the Bonnet family retains a minority stake. The 66-hectare contiguous vineyard benefits from clay-gravel soils and superior elevation for natural ventilation, reducing disease pressure. Organic conversion began in 2008 and all production has been Ecocert-certified organic since 2014. The estate's flagship red L'Artolie (65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc) is aged 15 months in French oak barrels and showcases concentrated black fruit, toasty notes, and a dense, rich palate with elegant tannins. The estate also produces a classic Château Suau red, a dry white Bordeaux, a rosé, and a rare sweet Cadillac blanc (60% Sémillon, 40% Sauvignon Blanc) with honey, apricot, and pear notes. Note: this estate is entirely distinct from Château Suau in Barsac, a 2nd Growth Sauternes producer.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for those seeking organic-certified Bordeaux with a genuine sense of history and place — and for anyone who wants to distinguish between the two very different Château Suau estates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Château Suau (Cadillac) the same as the Sauternes producer Château Suau?
- No, they are entirely different estates. Château Suau (Cadillac) is located in Capian in the Cadillac-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation and produces mainly red wines. The other Château Suau is a 2nd Growth Sauternes estate in Barsac making sweet white wines.
- Is Château Suau (Cadillac) certified organic?
- Yes. Organic conversion began in 2008 and since the 2014 vintage, all production is Ecocert-certified organic — no synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilisers are used on the 66 hectares.
- What is the flagship wine of Château Suau (Cadillac)?
- The flagship is L'Artolie, a premium red blending 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc, aged 15 months in 225-litre French oak barrels. The wine shows concentrated dark berry fruit, toasty oak, hints of mint, and a rich, long finish.
- Who owns Château Suau (Cadillac) today?
- The estate is majority-owned by Argentinian entrepreneur Alejandro Bulgheroni, who became the principal shareholder in 2014. The founding Bonnet de Mazamet family retains a minority stake and has shaped the estate's identity since 1986.
- Why is the location of Château Suau (Cadillac) special?
- The 66-hectare vineyard sits at the highest point of the Cadillac-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, at 100 metres altitude. This elevation provides natural ventilation that reduces humidity and disease pressure, contributing to the health of the organic vines and the freshness of the wines.