Château Bellefont Belcier Guillier
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Château Bellefont Belcier Guillier is a 2-hectare winegrowing estate in Saint-Émilion, cultivating Merlot and Cabernet Franc on clay-limestone soils and producing a red wine aged in concrete vats.
Identity
Château Bellefont Belcier Guillier is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde department. It is run by the Guillier family.
History and philosophy
Château Bellefont Belcier Guillier combines traditional craftsmanship with the needs of modern viticulture, as shown by its use of both hand and mechanical harvesting. Great emphasis is placed on expressing the local terroir.
Appellations
Château Bellefont Belcier Guillier produces wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation.
Flagship wines
Château Bellefont Belcier Guillier crafts a red wine distinguished by its structure and aromatic profile, resulting from the blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The wine offers a faithful expression of its terroir.
Practical information
Château Bellefont Belcier Guillier is located at Domaine de La Garelle, 33330 Saint-Émilion. For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted on 05 57 24 72 41 or by email at philippe.guillier1@free.fr. The estate welcomes visitors and offers cellar-door sales. Group visits are also catered for, and spoken languages include German, English, Spanish, and French.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Bellefont Belcier Guillier located?
- Château Bellefont Belcier Guillier is located in the commune of Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde. It can be found at Domaine de La Garelle.
- What is the size of the vineyard at Château Bellefont Belcier Guillier and which grape varieties are grown?
- The vineyard at Château Bellefont Belcier Guillier covers 2 hectares. The grape varieties grown are Merlot (65%) and Cabernet Franc (35%), with vines having an average age of 45 years.
- What are the soil characteristics at Château Bellefont Belcier Guillier?
- The vines at Château Bellefont Belcier Guillier are planted on clay-limestone soils, which contribute to the distinctive character of the wines.
- How are vinification and ageing carried out at Château Bellefont Belcier Guillier?
- Vinification at Château Bellefont Belcier Guillier takes place in vats, and ageing is conducted entirely in concrete vats. The estate employs both manual and mechanical harvesting.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard covers an area of 2 hectares. The vines, with an average age of 45 years, are planted on clay-limestone soils. The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot (65%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (35%).
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting is carried out either by hand or by machine. Vinification takes place in vats, and ageing is conducted entirely in concrete vats.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- famille Guillier
- Surface area
- 2 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 65%, Cabernet Franc 35%
Practical information
- Address
- Domaine de La Garelle, 33330 SAINT EMILION
- Phone
- 05 57 24 72 41