#WinegrowerPortrait : Johan AUBERT
Discover the men and women who work in the vineyards of Saint-Emilion, Lussac Saint-Emilion and Puisseguin Saint-Emilion!
On January 31st 2022, at the end of the Coupe des Crus de Saint-Emilion, 24 wines were named “Coups de Cœur 2022” by a jury of professionals! Château La Couspaude, a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé, was one of the winners. Johan AUBERT, 36, is in charge of sales. Find out more about this winemaker and his wine!
What is your role on the property?
I’m mainly in charge of sales. I manage relations with wine merchants and journalists, as well as receptions held on the estate (primeurs, exhibitions, etc.).
You are one of the 24 "Coups de Cœur 2022" of Saint-Emilion Wines. How do you feel about this?
"The verdict is in the glass... it's magic!"
Can you tell us about your estate?
The vines of Château La Couspaude stretch out to the north-east of the village, 400 metres from the Monolithic church. This 7-hectare property is entirely enclosed by walls, making it possible to distinguish the oldest vintages in the village. It is magnificently situated on the heights of the Saint-Emilion limestone plateau.
Château La Couspaude is a family estate, where the members of the family live and work. This duality gives the property a human dimension that is an asset when it comes to entertaining our guests.
The unusual element
The Château has underground cellars beneath the 900m² paved courtyard.
Can you tell us about the winning vintage?
On average, the vines on the estate are around fifty years old.
The grape varieties reflect the history of the estate, with a majority of Merlot (75%) complemented by Cabernet Franc (20%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%).
All these components, combined with its homogeneity (7ha in a single block), result in a balance that is expressed in the wines.
Can you suggest a food and wine pairing with the winning wine?
Château La Couspaude goes perfectly with veal mignon with truffles.
Le mot du viticulteur
It's illegal to ban at La Couspaude!