Château Belair Saint-Georges
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Château Belair Saint-Georges, located in Puisseguin, is owned by Nicolas and Thomas Le Menn. It produces wines in the Saint-Georges Saint-Émilion appellation. The 19-hectare vineyard is certified HVE, featuring clay-limestone soils. The estate offers several cuvées, including a second wine and special bottlings.
Identity
Château Belair Saint-Georges is a winegrowing estate located in Puisseguin. It is currently owned by Nicolas and Thomas Le Menn. Nadine Pocci Le Menn is also a partner in the property. Nicolas Le Menn serves as the estate's oenologist.
History and philosophy
The estate was founded in 1978 by Yannick Le Menn. The Le Menn family has been present at the property since 1979. Nicolas and Thomas Le Menn took over the management of the estate in 2019. Château Belair Saint-Georges is committed to an environmentally friendly approach, attested by its Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification.
Appellations
The estate produces wines under the Saint-Georges Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical information
Château Belair Saint-Georges is located at 1, Saint Clair, 33570 Puisseguin. Visits are available by appointment only, daily from 10:00 to 18:00. The estate offers tours in French, English, German, Italian, and Spanish. Pets are welcome and parking is available on site. Payment can be made by bank card, cash, or cheque. The estate also handles international shipping. For further information, the estate can be contacted on 05 57 74 66 82 or by email at chateau.haut.saint.clair@orange.fr.
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Official estate websiteFrequently asked questions
- Who are the owners of Château Belair Saint-Georges and what are their roles?
- Château Belair Saint-Georges is owned by Nicolas and Thomas Le Menn, with Nadine Pocci Le Menn also being an associate partner. Nicolas Le Menn works as the oenologist at the estate. The Le Menn family has been at the property since 1979, and Nicolas and Thomas took over the management in 2019, continuing the legacy of Yannick Le Menn who founded the estate in 1978. They oversee all operations and wine production.
- What is the surface area of the Château Belair Saint-Georges vineyard and what defines its terroir?
- The vineyard of Château Belair Saint-Georges covers a total area of 19 hectares, 10 hectares of which form a single continuous parcel. The terroir consists of clay soils overlying a subsoil of calcaire à astéries (starfish limestone), a classic geological feature of the area. The plots benefit from optimal south-facing exposure, promoting ideal grape ripening. These geological traits and exposure contribute directly to the quality of the estate's wines.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château Belair Saint-Georges?
- The grape varieties planted at Château Belair Saint-Georges consist primarily of 40% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Cabernet Franc. Other grape varieties are also grown on the property, such as Petit Verdot and Malbec, enhancing the diversity and complexity of the blends. For the main cuvée, Château Belair Saint-Georges, the blend comprises around 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Does Château Belair Saint-Georges offer specific cuvées or distinctive winemaking approaches?
- Yes, Château Belair Saint-Georges produces several cuvées. The main wine is Château Belair Saint-Georges, alongside a second wine, Château Belair Montaiguillon. The estate also offers special cuvées such as “Les 3 Sans du Château Belair Saint-Georges”, crafted without added sulphites, fining, or oak ageing. Another distinctive cuvée is “Agios Georgios”, a Vin de France produced from the Greek grape variety Agiorgitiko. For the primary cuvée, ageing takes place in oak barrels for 12 months.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Belair Saint-Georges covers an area of 19 hectares. Part of the vines, spanning 10 hectares, forms a single continuous block. The soils are clay on calcaire à astéries (starfish limestone), benefiting from optimal south-facing exposure. The grape varieties planted consist of Merlot (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), and Cabernet Franc (20%). Other grape varieties, such as Petit Verdot and Malbec, are also present.
Flagship cuvées
The estate's main cuvée is Château Belair Saint-Georges, crafted from a blend of approximately 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate also produces a second wine, Château Belair Montaiguillon.
Among the special cuvées is “Les 3 Sans du Château Belair Saint-Georges”, a wine crafted without added sulphites, without fining, and without oak ageing. Another special cuvée is “Agios Georgios”, a Vin de France made from the Greek grape variety Agiorgitiko.
Vinification and ageing
For the main cuvée, Château Belair Saint-Georges, ageing is carried out in oak barrels for a period of 12 months.
- Appellations
- Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion, Vin de France
- Commune
- Puisseguin
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Nicolas Le Menn et Thomas Le Menn
- Technical direction
- Nicolas Le Menn
- Surface area
- 10 ha
- Second wine
- Château Belair Montaiguillon
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Practical information
- Address
- 1, Saint Clair, 33570 PUISSEGUIN
- Phone
- 05 57 74 66 82
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- tous les jours de 10h à 18h
- Visits
- Sur rendez-vous uniquement