Château de Costis & Château Rougi
These vineyards are located in the heart of the Entre-deux-Mers region, in the townships of Targon and Capian.
Soil Composition
- 60 % clay and limestone
- 30 % clay and silicium
- 10 % gravel
Slopes
- 60 % southern hills
- 10 % nothern hills
- 30 % plateau
Growing Characteristics
- Trellis system : height 2m
- Leaf area : 5 000 m2/ha
- Density : 2 500 trees/ha for the plantations before 1985 ; 3 333 trees/ha for the plantations from 1985 and on.
- Grass : between but not under the rows
Grape Varieties
- Red :
o 55 % Merlot
o 25 % Cabernet Franc
o 20 % Cabernet Sauvignon - White :
o 100 % Sauvignon