Château d'Aiguilhe Querre
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Château d'Aiguilhe Querre, owned by Vignobles Querre, is located in Pomerol. It produces wines under the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. The 2.4-hectare vineyard is farmed using sustainable viticulture (lutte raisonnée) on clay-limestone soils.
Identity
Château d'Aiguilhe Querre is a winegrowing estate that forms part of Vignobles Querre. The estate is managed by Michel and Emmanuel Querre, with the latter also serving as the owner. Jean-Michel Fernandez acts as consulting oenologist. The estate is located in Pomerol, in Gironde.
History and philosophy
Vignobles Querre, the parent company, was founded in 1897 by Théophile Querre. The Querre family oversees several wine estates. Château d'Aiguilhe Querre, formerly known as Château Haut-Brisson, was acquired in 2000 by Emmanuel and Gaëtane Querre. In 2007, the estate was sold to the Libourne merchant house Maison Vedrenne. The estate's winegrowing philosophy centres on respecting the terroir and nature, including the sustainable, judicious use of pesticides and fungicides.
Appellations
Château d'Aiguilhe Querre produces wines under the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation (also designated as Bordeaux-Côtes de Castillon). Vignobles Querre also produces wines under other appellations, notably Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (Château Patris and Château Patris Querre), Pomerol (Château Le Moulin), and Bordeaux Supérieur (Château Brun Despagne).
Practical information
Château d'Aiguilhe Querre is located at 2 Chemin du Moulin de Lavaud, 33500 Pomerol. For enquiries, the email address is contact@vignobles-querre.com and the telephone number is +33 5 57 55 19 60. The cellar is open Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. The estate does not offer accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château d'Aiguilhe Querre located?
- Château d'Aiguilhe Querre is located in the commune of Pomerol, in Gironde. The exact address is 2 Chemin du Moulin de Lavaud, 33500 Pomerol. It is part of the Vignobles Querre properties, a family-run entity managing several wine estates across the Bordeaux region. Visitors can visit the property to discover the estate and its wines.
- Who owns Château d'Aiguilhe Querre?
- Château d'Aiguilhe Querre is owned by the Querre family, and more specifically, Emmanuel Querre is the proprietor. Michel Querre and Emmanuel Querre manage the estate, while Jean-Michel Fernandez serves as consulting oenologist. The Querre family heads Vignobles Querre, founded in 1897 by Théophile Querre, and owns several winegrowing estates in the region.
- What are the characteristics of the terroir at Château d'Aiguilhe Querre?
- The terroir at Château d'Aiguilhe Querre is predominantly clay-limestone. It is characterised by a thin layer of clay resting on plateau limestone. This soil composition is particularly suited to the grape varieties cultivated by the estate. The vineyard is planted with Cabernet franc and Merlot, typical of the Bordeaux region. The estate also practices sustainable viticulture to respect these soils.
- Which appellations can the wines of Château d'Aiguilhe Querre claim?
- Château d'Aiguilhe Querre primarily produces wines under the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, also known as Bordeaux-Côtes de Castillon. However, Vignobles Querre as a group also produces wines under other prestigious Bordeaux appellations. These include Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Pomerol, and Bordeaux Supérieur, produced at other Querre family estates.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château d'Aiguilhe Querre vineyard covers an area of 2.4 hectares. The soil is clay-limestone, characterised by a thin layer of clay resting upon the plateau limestone. The main grape varieties cultivated are Cabernet franc and Merlot. The estate prioritises restricted yields and adopts sustainable viticulture (lutte raisonnée) across its farming methods. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Flagship cuvées
The estate notably produces a cuvée called Victoria, a red wine in the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. Average production stands at 10,000 bottles.
Vinification and ageing
The estate has modernised its vat room and barrel cellar, optimising both the vinification and ageing processes.
- Appellations
- Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Pomerol, Bordeaux Supérieur, Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Pomerol
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Famille Querre
- Technical direction
- Jean-Michel Fernandez
- Surface area
- 36 ha
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet franc, Merlot
Practical information
- Address
- 2 Chemin du Moulin de Lavaud, 33500 POMEROL
- Phone
- +33 5 57 55 19 60
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Lundi - Vendredi : 8h00 - 18h00