Château Tanesse
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Certified sustainable winemaking on Garonne River slopes — Vignobles Gonfrier's flagship estate with silky, fruit-forward reds in Cadillac-Côtes de Bordeaux.
Château Tanesse is a 30-hectare estate situated on clay-limestone slopes overlooking the Garonne River in Lestiac-sur-Garonne, Gironde, within the Cadillac-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. Owned by Vignobles Gonfrier — a family wine business founded in 1962 by Paul and Marie-José Gonfrier, who left Algeria to establish their estate in this historic part of Bordeaux — Château Tanesse was acquired by the family in 2004 under the direction of Eric Gonfrier. The estate is certified HVE3 (Haute Valeur Environnementale level 3) and holds CSR certification from Ecovadis, reflecting its rigorous commitment to sustainable viticulture. Controlled cover-cropping, mechanical soil work, and manual green pruning ensure homogeneous grape distribution and optimal aeration. The flagship red blends 55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc, producing a richly aromatic wine of dark fruits, black cherry, cassis, and wood spice, with silky tannins and accessible character. The estate also produces a Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux Blanc Liquoreux dessert wine.
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Who Is This For?
Wine lovers looking for well-structured, approachable Bordeaux reds with genuine terroir expression and verified environmental credentials — ideal with grilled meats, duck confit, or hearty Japanese dishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who owns Château Tanesse and what is their background?
- Château Tanesse is owned by Vignobles Gonfrier, a family wine business founded in 1962 when Paul and Marie-José Gonfrier moved from Algeria to Lestiac-sur-Garonne, Gironde. The estate was acquired by the family in 2004 and is currently managed by Eric Gonfrier.
- What grape varieties are used in the red wine?
- The flagship red blends 55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc — a Merlot-dominant blend delivering characteristic roundness, ripe dark fruits (black cherry, cassis), and silky tannins.
- What sustainability certifications does Château Tanesse hold?
- The estate is certified HVE3 (Haute Valeur Environnementale level 3) for sustainable viticulture and holds CSR certification from Ecovadis, reflecting its comprehensive commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
- Does Château Tanesse produce wines other than red?
- Yes — the estate also produces a Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux Blanc Liquoreux, a dessert wine made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, showcasing the appellation's historic tradition of sweet white wine production.
- Where are the vineyards located and what is the terroir?
- The 30-hectare vineyards are set on clay-limestone slopes overlooking the Garonne River in Lestiac-sur-Garonne. This terroir, combined with sustainable soil management including controlled cover-cropping and mechanical cultivation, produces grapes with exceptional concentration and aromatic intensity.