Château Dassault
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
DASSAULT WINE ESTATES
When Marcel Dassault acquired Château Couperie, he gave his name to the estate, replanted the vineyards and modernised the facilities. Château Dassault has been a classified great growth since 1969.
A STORY
In few words
Along with Château La Fleur and Château Faurie de Souchard, which he purchased in 2002 and 2013 respectively, Marcel Dassault now owns 60 hectares of vines which serve as a testimony to his unwavering dedication to high standards. Over the past ten years, Dassault has invested in eco-friendly viticulture. The estate is committed to an Environmental Management System (EMS) and a CSR policy, as well and has also obtained HEV3, ISO 1400 and Bee Friendly certification. Vineyard operations follow the main agro-environmental principles, from preserving the soils to promoting biodiversity and optimising resources.
At the head
The Château Managers
Valérie BEFVE
Managing Director
THE CHATEAU
Key numbers
Surface
39 hectares
Production
90,000 bottles
Geology
Clay-limestone, sandy-clay, clayey-sand
Grape Varieties
67 % Merlot, 25 % Cabernet Franc, 8 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Ageing
14 to 16 months
60% new barrels, 20% large casks, 10% barrels used for one previous vintage, 10% amphorae
Second wine
D de Dassault
Contact
Château Dassault
971 Peyreau, 33330 Saint-Émilion
