Château Suau 
Bordeaux

The Estate
Hidden behind a row of 100-year-old oaks, Château Suau was once the hunting lodge of the Duc d'Epernon. It was restored in the 16th century and in 1687, during the reign of Louis XVI, the château was owned by the Suau family of Capian. Monique Bonnet purchased the Château in 1986. She lends her impeccable style and elegance to this Bordeaux estate that represents a great value in
today’s French wine market.


Monique Bonnet


Château Suau


The cellar


Aging Room


Stainless steel tanks


Gillardeau oysters and cheese tasting at Chateau Suau, Jan. 2007


Traditional wine and oyster tasting at Chateau Suau, Jan. 2008

The Vineyard
The vineyards are currently planted with 53 hectares (130.9 acres) of red grapes: 30% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon; and 7 hectares (17.3 acres) of white grapes: 50% Sémillon, 30% Sauvignon, and 20% Muscadelle. The vineyard is farmed with the culture raisonnée method. The soil has a gravel and limestone base. The red wines are aged in a combination of French (80%) and American (20%) oak barrels. No oak is used for the dry white wine produced.


L'Artolie

The Wines










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UPC code: 7 84585 00594 9
2007 Château Suau, Bordeaux Blanc / screw cap 12/750ml
55% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Sémillon, 10% Muscadelle. 
Vinification: temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks, aging on fine lees for three months.
This expressive, refreshing and aromatic wine reveals honeysuckle and white peach aromas. It has an excellent depth of fruit as well as a long finish with a nice acidity. Delicious as an aperitif or when served with shellfish, seafood and grilled fish.

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UPC code: 7 84585 00334 1
2006 Château Suau, Bordeaux Blanc / screw cap 12/750ml
"Made from 55% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle; aged sur-lie for three months; a beautiful, traditional white Bordeaux with perfect fruit/acid balance and great length."
- Beverage Dynamics (March/April 08), 95 pts 
5 stars


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UPC code: 7 84585 00594 9
2006 Château Suau, Bordeaux Blanc / cork 12/750ml

National Retail Price: $14.99 / bottle


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UPC code: 7 84585 01021 9
2007 Château Suau, Bordeaux Rosé 12/750ml
Made from 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Cabernet Franc planted in clay and gravel based soils, with a south-southeastern exposure.
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at low temperature. Screw cap closure.
Beautiful strawberry and raspberry nose. Fresh, fruity and well balanced. Excellent as an aperitif and served with a wide variety of dishes.
1,000 cases produced.


National Retail Price: $14.99 / bottle


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UPC code: 7 84585 01023 3
2005 Château Suau, Premières Côtes de Bordeaux  Rouge, Tradition 12/750ml
Made from 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc..
Vinification in stainless steel vats.
Harmonious, fruity, smooth on the palate. Beautiful structure. Easy to drink.

Gold Medal - Blaye Wine Competition, 2007

National Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle


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UPC code: 7 84585 00274 0
2005 Château Suau, Premières Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge, Prestige 12/750ml

Made from 45% Merlot, 55% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Aged for 14 months in 92% French and 8% American oak barrels (30% new oak). A powerful and elegant balance and a good aging potential.

Gold Medal - Macon Wine Competition, 2007

National Retail Price: $26.95 / bottle

 

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UPC code: 7 84585 00927 5
2005 Château Suau, Premières Côtes de Bordeaux, L’Artolie 12/750ml
“Artolie” is the name of an outstanding parcel planted with Merlot at high density (7000f/ha), selected rootstocks, on a gravely slope overlooking a stream which name is “L’Artolie”. 
Made from 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc. Hand harvested and destemmed grapes, fermented in open 400-liter French oak barrels and aged in the same barrels for 15 months. Production is 4,500 bottles.

National Retail Price: $59.95 / bottle

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UPC code: 7 84585 00275 7
2005 Château Suau, Cadillac, Vin Doux (Sauternes Style) 6/500ml
A blend of 60% Sémillon & 40% Sauvignon ~ only the Sémillon is botrytised. Sauternes style white with delicious honey, apricot, apple and pear flavors. Lovely freshness and acidity. Luscious wine.

National Retail Price: $30.95 / bottle (500ml)