Château Toumalin
シャトー・トゥマラン
250-year-old Canon-Fronsac estate crafting elegant, terroir-true Merlot.
Château Toumalin is a distinguished estate in Canon-Fronsac, Bordeaux, with roots dating to around 1750. Established on 7.66 hectares of clay-limestone and clay-silica soils along a southeastern-facing plateau, the estate is planted predominantly with Merlot (90%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). In 2008, passionate wine lovers Nathalie and Xavier Miravete acquired the château from the d'Arfeuille family, committing to preserve over 250 years of heritage while evolving toward sustainable viticulture. Winemaker Thomas Duclos brings a contemporary vision — honouring the uniqueness of each plot while crafting wines of elegant structure, vibrant fruit, and sincere terroir expression. The estate ages its wines 50% in oak barrels for 12–14 months and 50% in tank to balance complexity with freshness. Château Toumalin has garnered recognition including a Gold Medal at the 2018 Challenge International du Vin.
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Who Is This For?
For Bordeaux enthusiasts who appreciate refined Right Bank Merlot with genuine terroir character, and those seeking high-quality Bordeaux at accessible prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who owns Château Toumalin?
- Château Toumalin has been owned by Nathalie and Xavier Miravete since 2008. They purchased the estate with the goal of preserving its 250-year heritage while introducing sustainable viticulture practices.
- What grape varieties does Château Toumalin use?
- The estate is planted with 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc on 7.66 hectares of clay-limestone and clay-silica soils in Canon-Fronsac.
- Does Château Toumalin practice sustainable viticulture?
- Yes. Château Toumalin is engaged in the conversion to organic methods, guided by a philosophy of letting nature express itself through attentive vineyard management and minimal intervention in the cellar.
- What awards has Château Toumalin received?
- Château Toumalin's second wine, MT de Toumalin 2015, won a Gold Medal at the 2018 Challenge International du Vin, competing among over 5,000 wines from 38 countries.
- How are Château Toumalin wines made?
- The wines are aged 50% in oak barrels for 12–14 months to build complexity and character, and 50% in vats to preserve freshness and fruit. Winemaker Thomas Duclos focuses on plot-by-plot expression rather than a uniform style.