The History of Hosanna Castle
A family legacy
Formerly known as theChâteau Certan-Giraud, THEHosanna Castlewas bought and renamed by theJean-Pierre Moueix Establishmentsin1999With an area of4.5 hectaresThe plots of this vineyard represent the highest part of the oldChâteau Certan-GiraudMoreover, this vineyard is also considered one of the premier crus ofPomerolsince the 1950s.
Founded byMr. Jean-Pierre Moueixin1937in Libourne, theJean-Pierre Moueix Establishmentshave remained a family business, passed down through generations. If the wines ofLibournaiswines from this grape variety had little recognition at the time, but this visionary saw the potential for seduction and aging that they could possess.MerlotThis estate is now among the most prestigious in the appellation.
In 1950, theJean-Pierre Moueix Establishmentsacquire theChâteau Pétrus, which marks the high point of the career ofMr. Jean-Pierre MoueixFollowing his death in 2003, the family business was taken over by Christian andÉdouard Moueix, who still manage it. At the same time, theJean-Pierre Moueix Establishmentsacquire a 50-hectare vineyard in Napa Valley, called Dominus Estate.
The Hosanna Castle vineyard
In the lands of Pomerol
THEHosanna Castleis a vineyard with an area of4.5 hectares, located on thePomerol plateauAt the time of the acquisition of these plots in1999,Only the highest slopes of the plateau were preserved to be part of this vineyard.
The grape varieties planted are70% Merlotand30% Cabernet FrancThe vineyard benefits from a terroir composed ofred gravel and blue clay on iron drossThe subsoil is also rich iniron oxidesThis composition enhances the ability to produce elegant and complex wines. While most of the vines are 40 years old, some areCabernet Francdate from1956This characteristic contributes to the elegance and uniqueness of certain vintages.
The winemaking and aging of Château Hosanna
With precision and tradition
THEHosanna Castleaverage product18,000 bottles per yearThe wines produced are generally full-bodied and generous, combining finesse and balance. Furthermore, the percentage of Cabernet Franc gives the wine greater complexity and precision.
Regarding winemaking, theHosanna Castlepromotes thesustainable agricultureThe grapes are harvested manually, followed by a double sorting process, both manual and optical.winemakingis done in the traditional way, namely bytemperature-controlled stainless steel and concrete tanksThe macerations and extractions are gentle and controlled. Subsequently, the aging takes place in oak barrels (50% new), over a period of16 to 18 months.
