Son histoire

L’histoire du Château est riche de ses propriétaires successifs. Il fut appelé Motta-Verta (Motta signifiant petite élévation en latin, sur laquelle le château seigneurial était construit et Verta, évoquant le côté vert, verdoyant) avant de devenir Château Talence au début du XVIème siècle. Parmi ses différents propriétaires, citons les Canteloup, les Géres, Pierre de Vallier, Jean Dubernet qui, à sa mort en 1652, le laisse à une de ses filles, épouse de Gaston de Secondat, baron de Montesquieu, avocat au Parlement de Toulouse.

Australian Casino Licensing: Casinozoid's Overview of Regulatory Development

Australia's casino licensing framework represents one of the most complex regulatory environments in the global gaming industry. With each state and territory maintaining distinct licensing authorities and requirements, the landscape has evolved significantly since the first legal casino opened in Tasmania in 1973. Casinozoid's comprehensive analysis reveals how regulatory development has shaped the industry's current structure, influencing everything from operational standards to technological integration across the continent.

Historical Foundation and State-Based Framework

The development of Australia's casino licensing system began with the Casino Control Act 1963 in Tasmania, establishing the foundational principles that would influence regulatory approaches nationwide. Unlike many jurisdictions with centralized gaming authorities, Australia adopted a state-based model where each territory maintains sovereign control over casino operations within its borders.

New South Wales followed with the Casino Control Act 1992, creating the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) as the primary regulatory body. This legislation introduced stringent probity requirements, mandating extensive background checks for operators, key personnel, and significant shareholders. The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) emerged as another influential authority, implementing comprehensive harm minimization protocols that became benchmarks for other jurisdictions.

Queensland's approach through the Queensland Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation emphasized tourism integration, recognizing casinos as significant contributors to the state's hospitality sector. Western Australia's Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries adopted similar tourism-focused regulations, while South Australia's Consumer and Business Services division concentrated on consumer protection measures.

The regulatory framework's evolution reflects Australia's federal system, where constitutional powers over gaming rest with individual states. This structure has created both opportunities and challenges, allowing jurisdictions to tailor regulations to local conditions while potentially creating compliance complexities for multi-state operators.

Contemporary Regulatory Challenges and Adaptations

Recent years have witnessed unprecedented scrutiny of casino operations, particularly following high-profile regulatory investigations. The Bergin Inquiry into Crown Resorts and subsequent royal commissions have fundamentally altered the regulatory landscape, introducing enhanced oversight mechanisms and stricter accountability measures.

Modern licensing requirements now encompass comprehensive anti-money laundering protocols, with operators required to implement sophisticated transaction monitoring systems and maintain detailed customer identification procedures. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has become increasingly involved in casino oversight, working closely with state regulators to ensure compliance with federal financial intelligence requirements.

Technological advancement has also influenced regulatory development, with licensed operators 2025 expected to demonstrate robust cybersecurity frameworks, responsible gambling technologies, and comprehensive data protection measures. Digital integration requirements now form essential components of licensing applications, reflecting the industry's evolution toward technology-driven operations.

Casinozoid's research indicates that contemporary licensing processes typically require 12-18 months for completion, involving extensive due diligence investigations, financial capability assessments, and operational readiness evaluations. The probity investigation process has become increasingly sophisticated, utilizing international intelligence networks and advanced background verification systems.

Harm minimization has emerged as a central regulatory focus, with operators required to implement comprehensive responsible gambling programs, staff training protocols, and customer intervention systems. These requirements reflect growing recognition of gambling-related harm as a significant public health concern, driving regulatory authorities to mandate proactive rather than reactive approaches to player protection.

Economic Impact and Industry Structure

Australia's casino industry operates under a limited licensing model, with approximately 13 major casino complexes across the continent. This restricted approach has created substantial economic value, with existing licenses representing significant commercial assets worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

The economic contribution extends beyond direct gaming revenue, encompassing employment generation, tourism attraction, and infrastructure development. Regulatory authorities increasingly evaluate license applications based on broader economic impact assessments, considering factors such as job creation, capital investment commitments, and regional development contributions.

License conditions typically include minimum investment requirements, employment targets, and community benefit obligations. These conditions reflect regulatory authorities' recognition of casinos as significant economic infrastructure, requiring operators to contribute meaningfully to local and state economies.

The restricted licensing environment has also influenced market dynamics, creating substantial barriers to entry while ensuring existing operators maintain significant market positions. This structure has attracted international investment, with major global gaming companies viewing Australian licenses as premium assets within their international portfolios.

Recent regulatory developments have emphasized the importance of local ownership and control, with some jurisdictions implementing restrictions on foreign ownership levels and requiring demonstrated local community engagement. These requirements reflect growing emphasis on ensuring casino operations align with community expectations and local economic priorities.

Future Regulatory Directions and Industry Evolution

The regulatory landscape continues evolving, with authorities implementing enhanced supervision frameworks and expanded enforcement capabilities. Recent legislative amendments have strengthened regulatory powers, enabling more intrusive oversight and imposing more severe penalties for non-compliance.

Emerging regulatory trends include increased focus on environmental sustainability, with licensing conditions beginning to incorporate carbon footprint reduction requirements and sustainable operational practices. Social responsibility obligations are also expanding, requiring operators to demonstrate meaningful community engagement and local economic contribution.

Technology regulation represents another frontier, with authorities developing frameworks for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain applications, and advanced analytics. These developments require careful balance between innovation encouragement and consumer protection maintenance.

International regulatory cooperation has become increasingly important, with Australian authorities participating in global networks for information sharing and best practice development. This cooperation enhances the effectiveness of probity investigations and strengthens anti-money laundering enforcement capabilities.

The integration of online and land-based operations presents ongoing regulatory challenges, requiring authorities to develop comprehensive frameworks addressing hybrid operational models while maintaining existing consumer protection standards.

Australia's casino licensing framework reflects decades of regulatory evolution, balancing economic opportunity with consumer protection and social responsibility. Casinozoid's analysis demonstrates how state-based regulation has created a sophisticated system capable of adapting to emerging challenges while maintaining high operational standards. As the industry continues evolving, regulatory authorities face the ongoing challenge of ensuring frameworks remain effective, relevant, and responsive to changing community expectations and technological developments.

En 1689, année de la naissance de l'écrivain et philosophe Charles Louis de Secondat, baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu, le Château fut vendu à la famille de la Devise. Il passa ensuite dans la famille Cursol jusqu'au début du XIXème siècle. Acheté en 1814 par le Général Etienne Donna, aide de camp de Joseph Bonaparte, roi d'Espagne, il passe dans la famille de Beaumont qui le vend en 1892 à Honoré Picon dont les héritiers Gonfreville le vendent à André Abadie en 1940. Philippe Pieraerts l'acheta aux héritières de ce dernier en 1981. La propriété appartient désormais à Andy Lench depuis 2007.

Voici un extrait du livre Carignan, son passé, son histoire.

SON ÉQUIPE

Les hommes et les femmes de Château Carignan sont animés par une passion commune pour la terre et la vigne. Nous partageons les mêmes valeurs et l’amour pour notre métier quelle que soit notre mission. Chacun d’entre nous apportant sa connaissance, sa curiosité et son talent à la création de grands vins de terroir que nous avons plaisir à partager avec vous.

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SON SAVOIR FAIRE

Le Château produit des vins en Appellation Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux, appellation de l'Entre-deux-Mers, située sur les coteaux qui dominent la rive droite de la Garonne et reconnue depuis 1973.

Découvrez nos vignes, nos terroirs, notre travail au chai et nos méthodes de vinification.

À LA VIGNE

À LA CAVE

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Le Château est situé à Carignan de Bordeaux, à quelques kilomètres de Bordeaux. La propriété représente 150 hectares dont 65 hectares de vignes. Lors de votre visite, vous serez accueilli par une superbe oeuvre d'art contemporaine créé par l'un des élèves de Picasso, Miguel Berrocal ainsi que par une superbe roseraie.Vous pourrez visiter la cuverie et les chais d'élevage dont les équipements sont dignes des plus beaux châteaux bordelais.
Nous proposons des visites et dégustations sur rendez-vous, contactez-nous pour plus de renseignements : [email protected]
En attendant, nous vous proposons de découvrir quelques photos de l’univers Carignan.

LE CHÂTEAU EN IMAGES

IN THE VINEYARD
of Château Carignan

Our vines are made up of Merlot (75%), an early-budding varietal with supple tannins and fruity notes, Cabernet Sauvignon (15%), a varietal that brings structure with notes of red berries, and Cabernet Franc (10%), a balanced varietal with a delicate bouquet. They grow in clay-limestone and clay-stony soils facing south and southwest and attain their full potential in this top-quality terroir.

We apply techniques of reasoned agriculture such as the addition of natural fertilizer, working the soil every other row and alternating from one year to the next to limit erosion and encourage the roots to dig deep into the earth, and mechanical weed control.

The planting densities are between 5000 and 5900 vines per hectare. The double Guyot pruning technique ensures optimal distribution of the grape bunches on each vine and allows better control of yields.

The vines are trellised to obtain sufficient leaf surface and the leaves around the bunches are removed to ensure that the grapes receive lots of sunlight to help them ripen well.

The grapes are harvested using a latest-generation machine equipped with a high-frequency linear destemmer and variable screen roller sorting table to ensure the quality and precision of the harvest.

IN THE CELLAR
of Château Carignan

The winemaking profession is constantly changing thanks to new analytical, IT and technical tools. They enable us to be even more reactive to environmental constraints and to look after the long-term health of our vineyard.

We are currently certified HVE 1 (High Environmental Value level 1), and we are working on an investment program to obtain the level 3 certification which will apply to our entire structure, taking into account environmental, economic, and social aspects, for example insulating our buildings, reducing and controlling energy consumption, and ensuring the well-being and training of our teams, etc. In this framework, we are looking to build a new, more ecological cellar (solar panels, water recovery, optimised insulation, limitation of flows, winemaking using gravity, etc.).

Our winemaking cellars are equipped with temperature-controlled stainless steel and cement tanks with micro oxygenation. They allow us to produce small quantities and to optimise the management of the parcels in our vineyard.

For over 20 years now, we have been using a “turbo pigeur”, a punch down machine which pushes the cap of marc down under the juice and can be used alternately with classic pump overs to extract maximum colour and aromas.

The ageing cellar, also air conditioned, contains stainless steel fermenting tanks with a capacity of 4000 hectolitres with micro oxygenation, and ageing barrels with a capacity of 1350 hectolitres with controlled hygrometry.

À la cave
du Château Carignan

Notre métier de vigneron évolue sans cesse grâce aux outils analytiques, informatiques et techniques. Ils nous permettent de faire face aux contraintes environnementales et de pérenniser nos exploitations.

Actuellement certifié HVE 1 (Haute Valeur Environnementale niveau 1), nous travaillons sur un programme d’investissement afin d’obtenir le niveau 3 qui intègrera l’ensemble de notre structure : l’environnement, l’économie, le social avec par exemple l’isolation des bâtiments, la baisse et la maîtrise de la consommation d’énergie, le bien-être et la formation de nos équipes…Dans ce cadre, nous travaillons à la construction d’un nouveau chai plus écologique (panneaux solaires, récupération des eaux, isolation optimisée, limitation des flux, vinification par gravité…).

Nos chais de vinification sont équipés de cuves inox et ciments thermorégulées, avec micro oxygénation. Ils permettent de produire des petites quantités et d’optimiser notre gestion parcellaire.

Depuis plus de 20 ans, nous utilisons un turbo pigeur qui consiste à noyer le chapeau de marc sous le jus et qui peut être utilisé en alternance avec des remontages classiques pour extraire le plus de couleur et d’arômes.

Le chai de garde, climatisé lui aussi, est constitué d’une cuverie inox d’une capacité de 4000 hectolitres avec micro oxygénation et d’un parc à barriques de 1350 hectolitres avec contrôle d’hygrométrie.

À la vigne
du Château Carignan

Nos vignes sont composées de Merlot (75%), cépage précoce aux tanins souples et aux notes fruitées, Cabernet Sauvignon (15%), cépage structurant aux notes de fruits rouges et Cabernet Franc (10%), cépage équilibré au bouquet délicat. Elles sont situées sur des sols à base argilo-calcaire et argilo-graveleuse, exposées sud /sud-ouest. Elles s’épanouissent sur un terroir de grande qualité.

Nous pratiquons l’agriculture raisonnée avec apport de fumier, travail des sols un rang sur deux en alternance d’une année sur l’autre afin de limiter l’érosion et favoriser un enracinement en profondeur et le désherbage mécanique.

Les densités de plantation sont de 5000 à 5900 pieds par hectare. La taille en guillot double permet d’avoir la meilleure répartition des grappes sur chaque pied et donc de mieux contrôler les rendements.

Les vignes sont palissées afin d’obtenir une surface foliaire suffisante et sont effeuillées sur grappes afin d’optimiser leur ensoleillement et favoriser leur maturation.

La récolte s’effectue avec une machine dernière génération, équipée d’égreneurs linéaires hautes fréquences et de tables de tri à cible variable, nous permettant d’être très qualitatif et précis.