Château de Barbe Blanche
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Château de Barbe Blanche, a winegrowing estate in Lussac Saint-Émilion, spans 25 hectares of clay-limestone soils. Managed by Vignobles Famille André Lurton, it cultivates Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, currently in organic conversion.
Identity
Château de Barbe Blanche is located in Lussac, in the Gironde department. It is managed and marketed by Vignobles Famille André Lurton.
History and philosophy
The history of Château de Barbe Blanche dates back to the 18th century with the Favereau family, followed by the Jay-Bodet family in the 19th century. The estate joined André Lurton's portfolio in 2000, when he acquired a 50% stake, with the remaining 50% owned by André Magnon and his wife Claude. Sébastien Ravilly, who arrived in 1999, serves as the estate's winemaker.
The estate is actively engaged in conversion to organic farming.
Appellations
Château de Barbe Blanche produces wines under the Lussac Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical information
Château de Barbe Blanche is located at 4 Barbe Blanche, 33570 Lussac. The estate can be reached by telephone at +33 (0)5 57 25 58 58 or by email at andrelurton@andrelurton.com. Direct cellar-door sales are not available.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Château de Barbe Blanche wines?
- Château de Barbe Blanche crafts its wines under the Lussac Saint-Émilion appellation, located in the Bordeaux wine region.
- Who owns Château de Barbe Blanche?
- Château de Barbe Blanche is co-owned by André Lurton and André Magnon, each holding a 50% stake. The estate is managed by Vignobles Famille André Lurton.
- What are the terroir characteristics of Château de Barbe Blanche?
- The Château de Barbe Blanche vineyard extends over a clay-limestone rise reaching 87 metres in altitude, featuring predominantly clay-limestone soils alongside clay-siliceous and sandy areas at the foot of the slopes.
- What are the main grape varieties grown at Château de Barbe Blanche?
- The grape varieties at Château de Barbe Blanche are predominantly Merlot (63%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (31%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (6%).
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château de Barbe Blanche vineyard covers 25 hectares. It is planted on clay-limestone soils, with foot-of-slope parcels featuring clay-siliceous and slightly sandy soils. The highest point of this clay-limestone rise reaches 87 metres in altitude. The average vine age is 31 years.
The grape varieties planted comprise 63% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Flagship cuvées
The estate offers its main wine, Château de Barbe Blanche Rouge. A single-varietal micro-cuvée named Coeur Perdu is also crafted, made from 100% Cabernet Franc.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification takes place in stainless steel vats. Wine ageing is carried out in oak barrels, with 50% new oak and 50% one-wine barrels or older.
- Appellation
- Lussac-Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Lussac
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- André Lurton
- Technical direction
- Sébastien Ravilly
- Surface area
- 25 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 63%, Cabernet Franc 31%, Cabernet Sauvignon 6%
Estate news
21 March 2024
Histoire d'amour improbable au Château de Barbe Blanche
Le Château de Barbe Blanche, récente acquisition d'André Lurton et situé sur les hauteurs de Lussac Saint Emilion, a révélé une histoire inattendue. Des inscriptions et graffitis datant de 1918-1919 ont été découverts et authentifiés dans les carrières souterraines de calcaire du château. Ces marques, dont plusieurs indiquent « USA » ou « Okla », témoignent de la présence de soldats américains, surnommés « Sammies », blessés et soignés dans un hôpital de guerre local entre 1918 et 1919. Les recherches ont mis en lumière que ces carrières servaient de lieu de rencontre pour ces soldats et les jeunes femmes de la région, donnant naissance à des histoires d'amour franco-américaines. Une dizaine de mariages furent célébrés à Lussac, bien que beaucoup de ces relations se soient terminées avec le départ des soldats après la guerre. Inspirés par cette histoire romantique, les Vignobles André Lurton ont créé deux cuvées spéciales : « Cœur Perdu », un Cabernet Franc 100% en édition limitée (1200 bouteilles/an) en hommage aux amours laissées derrière, et « BB de Barbe Blanche », un vin soyeux et optimiste célébrant l'amour et l'amitié entre la France et les États-Unis.
Read the source — andrelurton.comPractical information
- Address
- 4 Barbe Blanche, 33570 Lussac
- Phone
- 05 57 25 58 58
- Contact form
- Contact the estate