Château Feytit-Clinet

Château Feytit-Clinet is a wine estate in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, France. The property is situated on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, in the commune of Pomerol in the Gironde department. It belongs to the group of respected Pomerol estates often described as regional great growths, although Pomerol has never been covered by a formal classification equivalent to the Médoc or Saint-Émilion classifications. Its wines are therefore unclassified in the regulatory sense, while their reputation is established through estate identity, vineyard quality, vintage conditions, and market recognition. The estate’s modern commercial history was closely connected with Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix. From 1966, the Moueix organization farmed and distributed the property’s wine. This arrangement continued for several decades, but a prolonged legal dispute between the commercial operator and the estate’s owners eventually resulted in the Chasseuil family regaining control. The change became effective with the 2000 vintage, marking a significant transition in the estate’s management and distribution history. Feytit-Clinet’s vineyard extends across approximately 6.5 hectares. Plantings are dominated by Merlot, which accounts for about 90 percent of the vineyard, with Cabernet Franc representing the remaining 10 percent. This composition reflects the typical varietal character of Pomerol, where Merlot generally provides the central structural and textural component, while Cabernet Franc contributes aromatic detail and additional complexity. The estate produces a single principal red wine, the grand vin Château Feytit-Clinet, with average annual output of approximately 2,000 cases. The brand’s positioning is that of a small, premium Pomerol château rather than a mass-market wine label. Limited vineyard size and relatively modest production support an estate-focused identity and scarcity-based premium positioning. Its commercial presence is tied to the international fine-wine trade, where Pomerol wines are commonly sold through Bordeaux négociants, specialist merchants, restaurants, collectors, and auction channels. Detailed information on current executives, ownership structure beyond the Chasseuil family, financial performance, and distribution partners is not established in the supplied reference material.

Château Feytit-Clinet is a Pomerol estate located in the commune of Pomerol on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Pomerol is a small appellation whose wines are not included in a formal classification system, but the region is widely associated with high-value, estate-bottled red wines. Feytit-Clinet is regarded as one of the notable properties of the appellation, with its standing based on the character of its vineyards and wines rather than a classification rank. The estate’s documented modern history includes a long relationship with Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix. Beginning in 1966, the Moueix organization farmed the property and handled distribution of its wine. This arrangement gave the estate a connection to one of the best-known commercial and operational networks on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. The relationship later became the subject of a protracted legal dispute involving the property’s owners, the Chasseuil family. The dispute ultimately ended with the owners recovering control of the estate. The change took effect from the 2000 vintage, which represents the principal documented turning point in the estate’s recent history. The transition altered the control of farming and commercial activity associated with the château, while preserving its identity as a Pomerol producer. The vineyard covers approximately 6.5 hectares. Its planting is heavily weighted toward Merlot, at about 90 percent, with Cabernet Franc accounting for approximately 10 percent. This varietal balance places the estate within the characteristic Pomerol tradition of producing rich, Merlot-centered red wines, with Cabernet Franc providing a smaller complementary component. Production averages around 2,000 cases of the grand vin Château Feytit-Clinet annually. The estate’s business model is based on a limited-volume, premium wine rather than a broad portfolio of consumer products. Its principal commercial asset is the château’s red wine, sold through the fine-wine trade in France and international markets. The supplied sources do not establish a founding date, current management team, detailed vintage history, ownership entities beyond the Chasseuil family, or verified financial information.

• 2000

  Owners regain control from the 2000 vintage

  [1]Château Feytit-Clineten.wikipedia.org

  Following a prolonged legal dispute, the Chasseuil family regained control of the estate, with the change applying from the 2000 vintage.

• 1966

  Jean-Pierre Moueix organization begins farming and distribution

  [1]Château Feytit-Clineten.wikipedia.org

  Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix began farming Château Feytit-Clinet and distributing its wine, establishing a relationship that continued for several decades.

Premium, small-production Pomerol estate wine with a Merlot-dominant vineyard profile.

• Pomerol red wine

  Château Feytit-Clinet

  The estate’s principal and documented grand vin is a red wine from the Pomerol appellation. It is produced from a 6.5-hectare vineyard planted approximately 90 percent to Merlot and 10 percent to Cabernet Franc. Average production is about 2,000 cases per year, placing the wine in the small-production premium segment of the Bordeaux fine-wine market. The wine’s identity is tied to its Pomerol origin, Merlot-led blend, estate provenance, and limited annual volume.

• 2000

  Control of the estate returned to the Chasseuil familyOther

  Background

  A long-running legal dispute concerned the arrangement under which Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix farmed and distributed the estate’s wine from 1966 onward.

  Action taken

  The Chasseuil family regained control of Château Feytit-Clinet beginning with the 2000 vintage.

  Aftermath

  The ownership family resumed control of the property after the dispute. The supplied reference does not provide further details on subsequent management, distribution, or financial effects.

  Source

1. 1Château Feytit-Clineten.wikipedia.org
2. 2Château Clinet official websitechateauclinet.com