With a history that dates to 1660, this 63 hectare vineyard extends over the villages of Bégadan and Saint-Christoly du Médoc in the northern most stretches of the left bank. Located at just 10 kilometers from the Gironde estuary and 30 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean, the vineyard enjoys an oceanic climate. The Château Patache d’Aux plots are located 10 kilometers away on two distinct geological formations. The principal vineyard is in Bégadan on the “Bégadan limestone” plateau. The second site on Saint-Christoly hill is set on terraces of alluvial gravel known as “Girondes.” Most of the vineyard is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
The oldest vines on Patache d’Aux vineyards are 88 years of age. From the 1930s to 1980s, Cabernet Sauvignon was the main choice grape variety here, before Merlot gradually moved in. The winery is managed sustainably and is HVE3 certified. Stéphane Derenoncourt is the consulting enologist and day to operations are run by Technical Director Giacomo Piubello.
Patache d’Aux is classic Médoc Claret, offering tremendous value.
