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The vineyards of Chateau Victoria are situated in the commune of Vertheuil, close to Saint-Estèphe, in the Haut-Médoc region. The vines are planted on one single piece of land covering 60 hectares. The vines of Chateau Victoria are located in the oldest plots and the specificity of this Cru Bourgeois comes from its terroir of fine gravel soils. Two grape varieties are cultivated here : Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) and Merlot (40%).

Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois

55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon

This is a wine full of character offering both vigor and finesse.

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The property have been in the Richard family since 1989 and run with diligence by the team of François Clauzel, with guidance from Eric Boissenot.

An interesting tale
The name Victoria exists thanks to two English tourists who, while visiting the Médoc in June 1875, came across the ruins of the Château de Coutelin surrounded by its vineyards. They fell in love with the place and decided to have a picnic there…and to raise a glass or two to their queen. They also made a sketch of the chateau and renamed it “Victoria”. Ever since that day, the pediment of the chateau has been adorned with the heraldry of England. In 1931, Chateau Victoria was given Cru Bourgeois classification and it was acquired by the Richard family in 1989.

The vineyard of Chateau Victoria stretches across the commune of Vertheuil, which borders Saint-Estèphe. The vineyards cover 60 hectares and form one block. The vines flourish in fine gravel soils on a limestone plateau that allows very good drainage and encourages deep root penetration.

40% of the vineyards are planted to Cabernet Sauvignon – which flourishes in the distinctive fine gravel soils. The two other varieties planted for the blend are Merlot (55%), for the finesse and Petit Verdot (5%), for its spice flavors.

Strict methods (such as green harvesting and manual leaf-thinning) are applied in the vineyards where we find plant population densities of 6,500 – 8,200 vines/hectare. Such methods combined with moderate yields (40 hl/ha) allow us to bring about elegance, balance and aromatic finesse in the final wines

Owners – The Richard Family

Director – François Clauzel

Cellar Master – ALurent Perroteau

Wine Consultant – Éric Boissenot (Since the 2014 vintage)

A team of 12 people throughout the year taking care of the estate.

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