Catherine Canuel

Coming Up

Training at Bordeaux University gave Catherine Canuel the technical footing for a career built around place, cellar discipline, and the daily work of fine wine. Since 2005, she has held the co-owner and winemaker role at Château Adaugusta in Saint-Hippolyte, France, bringing those foundations into an estate project near Saint-Émilion.

Where They Are Now

Since 2006, the work at Château Adaugusta has been carried by Catherine Canuel as co-owner and winemaker. The estate’s focus is Saint-Émilion Grand Cru from old vines, a brief that points to maturity, restraint, and a style built for finesse rather than force.

Career - co-owner and winemaker — Château Adaugusta, Saint-Hippolyte, France (2005–present) Education: Bordeaux University

Signature

Château Adaugusta, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru is the named wine tied to Catherine Canuel’s work at the property. It identifies both the appellation and the estate, with the wine serving as the clearest expression of Château Adaugusta’s sense of place.

In Their Words “September 2006: our first harvest, and the first vintage of Château Adaugusta, which obtains the appellation of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru after one year of ageing in barrels.”

Honors

September 2006 marked the first harvest and the first vintage of Château Adaugusta, with the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation obtained after one year of ageing in barrels. The milestone also marks the start of the estate’s practical buildout: the renovation of an old house near Saint-Émilion, the installation of a cellar, and the first release under the estate name.

FAQ What is Catherine Canuel's current role? As of 2026, Catherine Canuel is Co-owner and Winemaker. Where did Catherine Canuel train or study? Catherine Canuel trained at Bordeaux University. What is Catherine Canuel known for? Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wine from Château Adaugusta.