Château Croix Beausejour

Identity

Château Croix Beausejour is a family-owned winegrowing estate located in Montagne, in the Gironde. It is run by brothers Rémi and Clément Laporte, representing the fifth generation of winemakers on this land. The estate was established in 1983.

History and philosophy

Founded in 1983, Château Croix Beausejour is steeped in family heritage, driven today by the fifth generation of the Laporte family. The estate is dedicated to environmentally friendly practices, having eliminated chemical weed control in 2012 and introduced mechanical soil cultivation as early as 2007. Since 2020, the vineyard has been in conversion to organic farming.

Appellations

Château Croix Beausejour produces wines under the Montagne Saint-Émilion appellation.

Winemaking and ageing

Ageing methods vary depending on the cuvée. The Cuvée Référence is aged in oak casks. For the Cuvée Prestige, ageing takes place over 12 months in new oak barrels. The Cuvée Mai-Ly, on the other hand, is crafted without oak ageing.

Practical information

Château Croix Beausejour is located in Montagne (33570). Visitors can reach the estate by phone at +33 (0)5 57 74 59 21 or by email at contact@croixbeausejour.com. The tasting room and cellar shop are open Monday to Friday, from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00.

Tours and tastings are available by appointment. The "Secret de terroir" tour lasts 1 hour and costs €8 per person, with a maximum of 10 participants. The "Patrimoine" tour lasts 1.5 hours, costs €15 per person, and accommodates up to 8 participants. The estate also features 4 guest rooms (chambres d'hôtes). Wi-Fi is available and pets are welcome. Spoken languages include French, English and Spanish. Accepted payment methods include American Express, credit/debit cards, cheques, and cash.

Find out more

Official website of the estate

The vineyard (terroir)

The vineyard of Château Croix Beausejour spans 13 hectares. The parcels are planted with Merlot (75%), Malbec (15%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). A portion of the vineyard consists of old vines, with over one hectare aged 80 years and older. The estate has been in conversion to organic farming since 2020.

Flagship cuvées

The estate produces several wines, including the Cuvée Référence, aged in oak barrels. The Cuvée Prestige is made from vines over 80 years old and undergoes 12 months of ageing in new oak barrels. Château Croix Beausejour also crafts the Cuvée Mai-Ly, a blend of Cabernet Franc and Malbec vinified without oak ageing. Another notable wine is Le Vin Des Frangins.