Chateau de Haut-Coulon Cadillac

With less than four acres of grounds, Haut-Coulon is the smallest of the family properties. My father, Angel Castel was particularly fond of this chateau with its extraordinarily abundant terroir. The unique vineyard with its remarkable geological make up is a treasure of the appellation The inspiration behind Haut-Coulon wines comes from Bourgogne, using techniques such as punching down to achieve ever greater purity of flavour. The density of the juices proves the technique works – they are almost as black as ink. Haut-Coulon’s soils are remarkably free-draining. With their seams of limestone and montmorillonite clay, they look like the layers of a millefeuille…