Château Cantinot is a family-owned winery in Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux, 50 km from Bordeaux, acquired in 2002 by Yann and Florence Bouscasse. The estate has been fully converted to organic agriculture and is now directed by their son Tristan Bouscasse and Sophie Guillaumin-Grimaldi, with support from World's Best Sommelier 2007 Andreas Larsson.
Château Cantinot is in Cars, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine wine region. Phone: 05 57 64 31 70. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
Château Cantinot was established in 2002, giving the estate 24 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.
The winemaking at Château Cantinot is led by Tristan Bouscasse, Sophie Guillaumin-Grimaldi, Andreas Larsson. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
Château Cantinot offers: Vineyard and Cellar Tours with Tasting. Seated or guided experiences typically include more context about the wines and the estate's approach. Worth booking if you want depth over breadth.
