Château de Billerond
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Château de Billerond, located in Saint-Émilion, cultivates 16 hectares of vines planted predominantly with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The estate, certified ISO 14001, favours ageing in concrete vats.
Identity
Château de Billerond is located in Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde department. It is one of the estates contributing to the production of the region's wines.
History and philosophy
Château de Billerond is part of the winemaking tradition of Saint-Émilion. The estate is committed to environmental management, certified ISO 14001, reflecting its careful attention to viticultural practices.
Appellations
Château de Billerond produces wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical information
Château de Billerond is located at 633 Route du Castellot, 33330 Saint-Émilion. An address is also noted at 2 Mitrotes, 33330 Saint-Laurent-des-Combes. The estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 57 24 70 71 or +33557744852. The contact email address is contact@udpse.com.
The tasting room and shop are open from Monday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. Cellar door sales are available. Visits are possible and the estate can accommodate groups. The team speaks German, English, French, and Chinese.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary appellation of the wines produced by Château de Billerond?
- Château de Billerond produces wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation, one of the renowned appellations of the Bordeaux region.
- What is the surface area of the vineyard and which grape varieties are grown at Château de Billerond?
- The Château de Billerond vineyard covers 16 hectares. The grape varieties consist of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, flagship varieties of the region.
- What is Château de Billerond's environmental approach?
- Château de Billerond is committed to environmental management and is certified ISO 14001. This certification demonstrates the integration of eco-friendly practices across its operations.
- What are the vinification and ageing methods at Château de Billerond?
- Vinification at Château de Billerond takes place in concrete vats. Ageing is conducted 100% in vats, which helps preserve aromatic freshness and the expression of fruit in the wines produced.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château de Billerond vineyard spans 16 hectares. The soils feature varied textures, including clay-gravel and sandy soils. The average vine age is 40 years. The grape varieties are dominated by Merlot (75%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (25%).
Signature cuvées
Château de Billerond crafts a wine that reflects the typical characteristics of its appellation. Vinification takes place in concrete vats. Ageing is carried out entirely in vats, preserving the freshness of the fruit aromas and highlighting the wine's structure. Annual production is approximately 24,000 bottles.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting is carried out mechanically. Fermentation takes place in concrete vats. The wines are aged 100% in vats, favouring the pure expression of fruit and terroir.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Surface area
- 16 ha
- Certifications
- ISO 14001
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 75%, Cabernet Franc 25%
Practical information
- Address
- 633 Route du Castellot, 33330 Saint Emilion
- Phone
- +33557744852
- contact@udpse.com
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi De 09h30 à 18h30
- Visits
- Vente à la propriété