L'Aurage
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Saint-Émilion quality at Castillon value: the Mitjavile family's third masterpiece, earning 92–95pt scores with each vintage.
L'Aurage (Domaine de L'Aurage) is a family estate in Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux run by Louis 'Loulou' Mitjavile and his sister Caroline — the children of François Mitjavile, the legendary creator of Château Tertre Roteboeuf in Saint-Émilion. Launched in 2007 (debut vintage), the estate was formerly known as Château Cadet before the Mitjavile family acquired it and gave it their trademark focus on precision and terroir expression. The 20-hectare vineyard is planted 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc on clay-limestone soils that mirror the finest plots of neighboring Saint-Émilion. Vinification takes place in traditional concrete vats, and the wine is aged in approximately 80% new French oak barrels, producing around 7,500 cases per vintage. L'Aurage is widely regarded as one of the most compelling discoveries in Castillon — offering Saint-Émilion Grand Cru levels of concentration, velvety texture, and finesse at a fraction of the price. Critics including Jeb Dunnuck have awarded scores in the 92–95-point range across multiple vintages. It is the third estate in the Mitjavile portfolio alongside Tertre Roteboeuf and Roc des Cambes (Côtes de Bourg).
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Who Is This For?
For collectors and enthusiasts who love the lush, velvety style of Right Bank Bordeaux and want to discover outstanding value alternatives to top Saint-Émilion.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who makes L'Aurage and what is the family connection?
- L'Aurage is made by Louis ('Loulou') Mitjavile and his sister Caroline, children of François Mitjavile who founded the legendary Château Tertre Roteboeuf in Saint-Émilion. It is the third estate in the Mitjavile portfolio alongside Tertre Roteboeuf and Roc des Cambes in Côtes de Bourg.
- What grape varieties are used in L'Aurage?
- The 20-hectare vineyard is planted 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc on clay-limestone soils, similar to those found across the border in Saint-Émilion.
- When was L'Aurage's first vintage?
- The debut vintage was 2007. The property was previously named Château Cadet before the Mitjavile family acquired and relaunched it under its current name.
- How is L'Aurage vinified and aged?
- Fermentation is carried out in traditional concrete vats, and the wine is then aged in approximately 80% new French oak barrels, giving it complexity and structure while preserving the fruit purity typical of the Mitjavile style.
- How does L'Aurage compare to Saint-Émilion wines?
- L'Aurage is consistently described as a quality alternative to top Saint-Émilion at a lower price. Its clay-limestone terroir, Merlot-dominated blend, and the Mitjavile family's winemaking philosophy result in wines with comparable concentration, velvety texture, and aging potential.