Château Castel Viaud
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Château Castel Viaud, owned by the Famille Courty, is situated in Lalande-de-Pomerol. Managed by the fourth generation, it crafts wines under the Lalande de Pomerol appellation from soils of fine gravel over iron pan (crasse de fer).
Identity
Château Castel Viaud is a family-owned winegrowing estate situated in the commune of Lalande-de-Pomerol, in the Gironde. It is owned by the Famille Courty.
History and philosophy
The story of Château Castel Viaud began with Raymond Courty. Today, the estate is managed by the family's fourth generation, represented by Lucas Courty since 2022, thereby carrying on the family tradition.
The appellations
The wines of Château Castel Viaud are produced under the Lalande de Pomerol appellation.
Practical information
Château Castel Viaud is located at 1 Rue des Annereaux, 33500 Lalande-de-Pomerol, France. The cellar door is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 7 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm, and Sunday by appointment.
The estate offers guided tours of the property and vineyard, including an overview of their viticultural practices and a tasting. Special packages, such as estate visits combined with harvest experiences, are also available. Motorhomes are welcome during special events.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Castel Viaud located and which appellation does it belong to?
- Château Castel Viaud is a family-run winegrowing estate located in the commune of Lalande-de-Pomerol, in the Gironde. Its wines are crafted under the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation, reflecting the typicity and heritage of this renowned wine region. The estate is located at 1 Rue des Annereaux, 33500 Lalande-de-Pomerol.
- Who owns Château Castel Viaud and what is the history of the estate?
- Château Castel Viaud is owned by the Famille Courty. The history of the estate began with Raymond Courty and is now steered by the fourth generation, represented by Lucas Courty. This continuous family stewardship ensures the preservation of traditional winemaking know-how developed over the decades.
- What are the grape varieties and soil types at Château Castel Viaud?
- The Château Castel Viaud vineyard is planted primarily to Merlot (80%), alongside Cabernet Franc (10%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%). The soils consist of fine gravel overlying a distinctive subsoil known as « Crasse de Fer » (iron pan), which imparts a unique identity to the wines.
- What visit and hospitality options are available at Château Castel Viaud?
- Château Castel Viaud offers tours of the estate and vineyards, featuring a presentation of their farming methods followed by a wine tasting. Special experiences, such as taking part in the grape harvest, are also available. The cellar door welcomes visitors from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 7 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm, and Sunday by appointment. Motorhome parking is also accommodated during special events.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Castel Viaud vineyard is distinguished by fine gravel soils resting on a subsoil of "Crasse de Fer" (iron pan). In 1993, the surface area under the Lalande de Pomerol appellation spanned 16 hectares. The vineyard's grape variety mix is predominantly Merlot (80%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (10%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%).
Signature cuvées
The estate produces a second wine named Les Coteaux D'Eymard, crafted entirely from Merlot.
- Appellation
- Lalande-de-Pomerol
- Commune
- Lalande-de-Pomerol
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Famille Courty
- Second wine
- Les Coteaux D'Eymard
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 10%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Practical information
- Address
- Rue des Annereaux, 33500 Lalande-de-Pomerol
- Phone
- +33557514731
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Lun - Ven : 9h - 19h, Sam : 9h - 18h, Dim : Sur rendez-vous
- Visits
- Visite de la propriété et du vignoble avec méthodes culturales, suivie d'une dégustation. Possibilité de venir en camping-car lors d'événements.