Domaine Clos Philippot is a Biodynamic estate in the commune of Castillon de Castets in the Graves AOC region of Bordeaux.
Vineyards: 2.81 hectares. 100% Merlot. Clay-limestone soils in the town of Castillon de Castets in Gironde.
Organic certification: Certified organic by Ecocert and Biodynamic via Demeter France..
Viticulture: Double Guyot pruning. Grassed inter-row mown at 8 / 10cm. Wicker ties for tying down at pruning. Use of copper-based sprays limited to 3kg / ha. Use of the Biodynamic preparations 500-508 and arnica.
Winemaking: Ambient yeast. Hand picked. Wines are unfiltered. The wines age in barrel without topping or racking. The barrels are wicked (2.5gr of sulfur per barrel).
Contact
Domaine Clos Philippot
6 Caperanie
F-33210 Castillon de Castets, France