List of products by brand CHATEAU COTE DE BALEAU
Founded in 1643 during the reign of Louis XIV, Château Côte de Baleau stands among the rare châteaux of Saint-Émilion able to claim nearly four centuries of unbroken viticulture. Classified Grand Cru Classé in 2012, it represents the renaissance of a historic terroir now in the hands of one of Bordeaux's most committed families.
A Saint-Émilion terroir with deep roots
The vineyard of Château Côte de Baleau extends across 18 hectares in the commune of Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde. The soils here are a blend of clay-limestone and sand — a combination typical of the Right Bank — which lends the wines their characteristic structure and suppleness. This diversity of soil types allows the estate to draw the best from its three grape varieties: Merlot, which dominates the blend and provides roundness and fruit; Cabernet Franc, which brings freshness and aromatic complexity; and a smaller proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, which contributes backbone and ageing potential.
From the Reiffers family to the Cuveliers: a history of ambition
The château was established in 1643 under the Reiffers family, making it one of the oldest wine-producing properties in the Saint-Émilion appellation. In 2012, it earned its place in the official classification as a Grand Cru Classé — a recognition of the quality of its terroir and the consistency of its wines. The following year, in 2013, the famille Cuvelier acquired the château, bringing with them the expertise and standards they have long applied at Clos Fourtet, a Premier Grand Cru Classé, and at Château Poujeaux in the Moulis appellation. Under their stewardship, the vineyard has been thoroughly reassessed and revitalised, with a clear focus on expressing the full potential of the terroir.
Winemaking: precision in the service of the appellation
The Cuvelier family's approach at Château Côte de Baleau reflects the same exacting standards they apply across their other properties. The clay-limestone and sandy soils are farmed with care, and the winemaking is oriented towards balance and longevity — hallmarks of a serious Saint-Émilion. The assemblage of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with its complementary qualities of richness and freshness, is the signature of this Right Bank château.
The wines of Château Côte de Baleau
The château produces exclusively red wine under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé appellation. The range is focused and coherent:
- Château Côte de Baleau — Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé (Rouge): the estate's principal wine, built on Merlot and Cabernet Franc, offering depth, structure, and the characteristic warmth of a well-situated Right Bank terroir. A wine suited to the cellar, with the capacity to develop over several years.
Why we have selected Château Côte de Baleau
At Halles Quercamps, we have listed Château Côte de Baleau for several reasons that go beyond the prestige of its classification. First, the seriousness of the Cuvelier family's investment since 2013: their track record at Clos Fourtet and Château Poujeaux is a reliable indicator of what they are capable of achieving here. Second, the coherence of the blend — Merlot and Cabernet Franc working in harmony on soils that genuinely suit them. Third, the value that this Grand Cru Classé represents relative to its neighbours: Saint-Émilion at this level of quality remains one of the most compelling propositions in Bordeaux.
We recommend these wines to confirmed Bordeaux enthusiasts looking to build a cellar with depth, as well as to those seeking a well-structured red for the table. At dinner, Château Côte de Baleau pairs naturally with roast lamb, duck confit, or a well-aged hard cheese.
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Browse the full selection of wines from Château Côte de Baleau available to order below, with tasting notes and vintage guidance from our team.
