Château de Pitray is a historic wine estate in the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, famously elevated since the 2020 vintage by its partnership with renowned winemaker Nina Mitjavile. Located in Gardegan, just eight kilometers east of Saint-Émilion, the estate shares the exact same premium clay-limestone plateau as its prestigious neighbor, allowing it to produce high-quality wines at a fraction of the cost.
The Wine Profile
- The Blend: Typically a classic Right Bank combination dominated by 75% Merlot, rounded out with 23% Cabernet Franc and a small splash of 2% Malbec.
- Taste Profile: Bold, full-bodied, and deeply savory. It features powerful aromas of ripe black currant, cassis, and plum, layered with complex notes of dried herbs, leather, and refined French oak.
- The Mitjavile Influence: Nina Mitjavile—daughter of legendary Saint-Émilion producer François Mitjavile (of Tertre Rôteboeuf)—took over the viticulture and cellar management alongside owner Jean de Boigne. Her signature style emphasizes harvesting at peak ripeness and achieving incredibly supple, velvety, and opulent tannins.
- Structure & Aging: Vinified in cement vats and aged for 12 months (with the Merlot resting in French oak). These wines usually carry an ABV of around 13.8% to 14.5% and easily cellar for up to 10 years.