Château Chevrol Bel Air
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Château Chevrol Bel Air, situated in Néac, is a family-run winegrowing estate in Lalande de Pomerol established in 1946. Managed by SCEA Pradier, it covers 30 hectares of silica-clay soils, predominantly cultivating Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Identity
Château Chevrol Bel Air is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Néac, in Gironde. It is owned by SCEA Pradier, a family-run property managed by Vincent Pradier.
History and Philosophy
Château Chevrol Bel Air has been a family-owned estate since 1946, handed down across three generations. The Pradier family works this estate situated in the commune of Néac.
Appellations
Château Chevrol Bel Air produces wines under the Lalande de Pomerol Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée. The vines dedicated to the main cuvée are situated in the commune of Néac.
Practical Information
The estate is located at 26 Avenue de la Mairie, 33500 Néac. For further information or enquiries, Château Chevrol Bel Air can be contacted by telephone on 05 57 51 10 23 or by email at pradier.scea@wanadoo.fr. The tasting cellar is open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, with weekend visits available upon prior reservation. Spoken languages: French. Accepted payment methods include bank cards, cheques, and cash.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Chevrol Bel Air located and what is its main appellation?
- Château Chevrol Bel Air is located in the commune of Néac, in Gironde. It produces wines under the Lalande-de-Pomerol Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée. The estate's flagship cuvée is Château Chevrol Bel Air, a red wine from this appellation, crafted from vines clustered around the property's headquarters.
- Who owns Château Chevrol Bel Air and what is its history?
- Château Chevrol Bel Air is owned by SCEA Pradier. It is a family-run wine estate managed by Vincent Pradier, which has been handed down across three generations since 1946. The Pradier family works on this estate in the commune of Néac, perpetuating its history and winemaking philosophy.
- What are the characteristics of the Château Chevrol Bel Air vineyard?
- The Château Chevrol Bel Air vineyard covers an area of 30 hectares, 20 of which are dedicated to the production of the main cuvée. The soils are silica-clay and gravelly, with a subsoil rich in ironpan (« crasse de fer »). Planting density is around 6,000 vines per hectare. The grape varieties consist of 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
- How can one visit Château Chevrol Bel Air and what is the practical information?
- Château Chevrol Bel Air is located at 26 Avenue de la Mairie, 33500 Néac. The tasting cellar is open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, with weekend visits available upon prior reservation. For any enquiries, you can contact the estate by telephone on 05 57 51 10 23 or by email at pradier.scea@wanadoo.fr. French is spoken, and accepted payment methods include bank cards, cheques, and cash.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The vineyard of Château Chevrol Bel Air spans an area of 30 hectares, with 20 hectares dedicated to the production of the main cuvée. The plots are grouped around the estate's headquarters. The soils are predominantly silica-clay and gravelly. The subsoil is rich in ironpan (« crasse de fer »). Planting density is approximately 6,000 vines per hectare. The grape varieties comprise 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Flagship Cuvées
The estate's flagship cuvée is Château Chevrol Bel Air, a red wine from the Lalande de Pomerol appellation. This cuvée comes from vines located in Néac. Annual production is approximately 100,000 bottles.
- Appellation
- Lalande-de-Pomerol
- Commune
- Néac
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- SCEA Pradier
- Technical direction
- Vincent Pradier
- Surface area
- 20 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 45%, Cabernet Franc 45%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Practical information
- Address
- 26 Avenue de la MAIRIE, 33500 NEAC
- Phone
- 05 57 51 10 23
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- 9h00 – 18h00 Le week-end sur réservation
- Visits
- Le week-end sur réservation