Château Cambon The Lawn

The incredible story of the Cambon la Pelouse castle

One of the oldest properties in the Haut-Médoc

THEChâteau Cambon la Pelouseis among the oldest vineyards inHaut-Médocand has largely contributed to its prosperity, both in France and abroad, for centuries. Indeed, as early as the 17th century, wines produced on its plots were exported and sold at very high prices in England, and from the 18th century in Holland. It wasn't until the Revolution that it acquired the name we know today, with the purchase of the vineyard by Mr. Cambon, who gave it his name. He also added "La Pelouse," which is the name of the locality near the first plot planted next to the Château. This is how theChâteau Cambon la Pelouse, although the land had been cultivated for several centuries. The property suffered a tragic event in 1956 when a devastating frost destroyed the entire vineyard. It wasn't until 1975 that vines, some thirty years old, were replanted. Finally, in 1996Annick and Jean-Pierre Marie, accompanied by their son Nicolas, are going to buy back theChâteau Cambon la Pelousewith the aim of restoring it to its former status, among the best estatesthe Haut-Médoc appellation.

Château Cambon la Pelouse: between tradition and cutting-edge techniques

A balance between exceptional terroir and unique expertise

We find theChâteau Cambon la Pelouseon the roadbetween Margaux and Pauillac, on the banks of the Gironde and south ofthe Haut-Médoc appellationIt thus benefits from an ideal location on the highest plots of land in the municipality ofMacauand a terroir typical of theHaut-Médoc.Its soil is indeed composed of very deep, large, lean, sandy gravel. This provides optimal drainage for the vineyard and contributes to warming the soil as well as ripening the grapes.exceptional terroirHowever, nothing is possible without a team to reveal the character of the soil through their expertise. Fortunately for Château Cambon la Pelouse, the new owners are committed to continuously improving their techniques in order to produce truly great wines. Since acquiring the property in 1996, they have completely reconfigured the vineyard, the equipment, and revised their winemaking approach. They have also adopted more environmentally friendly, sustainable farming practices. They maintain the vines using integrated pest management techniques, including manual bud thinning, leaf removal, and green harvesting. This approach is so important to them that since 2001 they have converted 6 hectares of the vineyard to sustainable practices.Château Cambon la Pelouseto theorganic farming.

The excellence of Château Cambon la Pelouse

Exceptional wines, vintage after vintage

The 39 hectares ofChâteau Cambon la Pelouseare planted with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, which allows the production of wines of great finesse, typical of the terroir ofthe Haut-Médoc appellationFurthermore, the creativity and vision of the estate's new owners have also given the wines a seductive and refined style. Indeed, the wines of theChâteau Cambon la PelouseAmong the best in the Haut-Médoc appellation for several vintages now, the standard continues to rise year after year. Furthermore, you will be amazed by the exceptional value for money of its wines, characterized by a beautiful body, pronounced tannins, and perfectly balanced oak. Thus, you will undoubtedly be charmed by the wines ofChâteau Cambon la Pelouse, both solid and with long or even very long aging potential, a characteristic they naturally draw from their terroir.