Château Haut Bernones
Haut-Médoc AOC – Bordeaux – France
Located in the village of Cussac-Fort-Medoc, close to Saint-Julien, Chateau Haut-Bernones is a very beautiful 15-hectare vineyard whose origins go back more than 200 years.
The main building is neo-classical in style. It was built in 1782, and has belonged to the Ruton family since 1948.
Certified HVE3 as of the 2019 vintage.
| Awards |
| 2020 VINTAGE : Silver Paris 2022 |
| 2018 VINTAGE : 90 Decanter 2022 |
| 2017 VINTAGE : 1* Guide Hachette 2021 |
| 2016 VINTAGE : Bronze Bordeaux 2019 |
| 2015 VINTAGE : 94 Tastings |
| 2014 VINTAGE : 92 Tastings |
Terroir
Gravel and clay-limestone.
Surface
15 hectares
| Grape varieties |
| 51 % Merlot |
| 35 % Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 14 % Petit Verdot |
| Servicing |
| Serving temperature: 17 / 18 °C |
| Decant 1 to 2 hours before serving |
| The wine is not treated, deposit is natural |
| Pairing |
| Meats : roasted beef, duck, games |
| Cheeses : Comté, brebis, sheddar |
| Technical |
| Yield : Between 40 and 50 hl/ha |
| Sorting grapes on the vine |
| Traditional vinification in thermo-regulated vats |
| Information document | Chateau-Haut-Bernones-GB.pdf (829 downloads ) |