The history of Capet-Guillier dates to the late 15th century when two reigning families, the Laroque lords and the lords of Capet shared the region of Saint-Émilion. In the 18th century, Jean Taillade, an official of Saint-Émilion, took an interest in these exceptional terroirs. Already owner of the entire line of hillsides in Saint-Hippolyte, including the prestigious Château Lassègue and Château Monlot, he acquired Château Capet in 1763. Generation after generation of the Taillade family worked to reveal the finesse of the vintage. In the fourth generation, Suzanne married Ernest Guillier, senator of Dordogne. They added their name to that of the vineyard, shaping the Château Capet-Guillier we know today. This family history has preserved the integrity of the vineyard’s uniqueness and rooted its wines in a tradition of excellence. Inspired by this potential and philosophy, Antoine Moueix Propriétés acquired the estate in 2009.
Today, the tiny 4 hectare estate is managed by technical director Christophe Grenier, with Stéphane Derenoncourt servng as consulting enologist. Château Capet-Guillier has converted to organic farming after obtaining HVE3 certification in 2017. This consistent search for integrated protection is guiding the estate towards an ever broader use of biodynamic practices.
For the winemaking as little interventions as possible is implemented. Cold pre-fermentation maceration followed by fermentation in truncated wooden tanks of 30 hL. Plot work with a maceration time of 4 to 5 weeks. Malolactic fermentation in 225L wooden tanks.
