Château
Destieux
Saint émilion grand cru
Located on one of the two highest points of Saint-Emilion, the estate covers 8.12 hectares (20 acres) in one single block and looks out over superb landscapes at a 360 degree angle that ensures ideal exposure to sunshine for the vines.
Owner
Christian DAURIAC
History
In this year Château Destieux was purchased by Madame Dauriac. Her son, Christian Dauriac, a qualified œnologist and a clinical biologist, was busy juggling his two passions: wine and medicine.
First vinification of Château Destieux by Christian Dauriac. ‘Destieux is the product of art, patience, time and my passion’. (Christian Dauriac).
Promotion of Château Destieux to the rank of Grand Cru Classé in the Saint Emilion classification. Christian Dauriac, being passionate about wine and having a scientific nature, was stimulated by the technical nature of vine-growing and wine-making.
Château Destieux won for the second consecutive time the 14th Saint-Emilion Grands Crus Classés trophy during Vinexpo Asia Pacific 2014, with the 2009, 2010 and 2011 vintages.
Key Figures
66% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc and 17% Cabernet Sauvignon
Clay-limestone soils. At the top of the plateau, they are lightly covered by a fine layer of silica.
8.12 hectares (20 acres) in one single block.
Château
Destieux
To visit the estate, Château Destieux will be pleased to welcome you with a previously arranged appointment. Its new tasting room will enable you to discover its wines, while enjoying a superb view of our vines and of the Dordogne Valley.
