Château de l'Etoile de Salles
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Château de l'Etoile de Salles, in Lalande-de-Pomerol, is managed by David Dubois. The 10-hectare estate primarily cultivates Merlot on gravel and crasse de fer soils, producing red wines aged in vats and oak barrels.
Identity
Château de l'Etoile de Salles is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Lalande-de-Pomerol. It is owned by the Dubois family, with David Dubois as producer.
History and philosophy
The estate is committed to sustainable viticulture (lutte raisonnée), with a strong focus on using environmentally friendly products. Vineyard practices such as short pruning (5 to 6 buds), green harvesting (removal of surplus bunches in July), soil tillage, and leaf stripping are carried out to optimise grape quality and ensure ideal sun exposure.
Appellations
Château de l'Etoile de Salles produces wines under the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation. The parcels are located in the western sector of this appellation.
Practical information
The estate is located in Pont de Guitres (33500). Tastings and direct wine purchases are available on site. Château de l'Etoile de Salles does not offer gîtes, guest rooms, or accommodation.
Address: BP 2 Pont de Guitres, 33500 Lalande-de-Pomerol
Telephone: 06 25 94 08 55
Email: etoile-de-salles@wanadoo.fr
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Frequently asked questions
- Who owns Château de l'Etoile de Salles?
- Château de l'Etoile de Salles is owned by the Dubois family. David Dubois is the producer, continuing the family lineage that manages this winegrowing estate. Located in the commune of Pont de Guitre, the estate spans 10 hectares. Their philosophy incorporates sustainable viticulture practices (lutte raisonnée).
- What grape varieties are planted at Château de l'Etoile de Salles?
- The vineyard of Château de l'Etoile de Salles is predominantly planted with Merlot, which accounts for 70% to 80% of the grape varieties. Cabernet Franc makes up 15% to 20% of the plantings, and Cabernet Sauvignon completes the blend at 10% to 15%. This varietal breakdown is characteristic of the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation, where Merlot reigns supreme.
- What is the terroir of Château de l'Etoile de Salles like?
- The terroir of Château de l'Etoile de Salles features soils composed of ancient gravel on the surface. This gravel rests on a subsoil of crasse de fer (iron pan), known to be richer in organic matter. A specific section of the vineyard, dedicated to the Prestige cuvée, is also planted on gravel, sometimes described as sandy gravel. These elements contribute to the distinctive character of the estate's wines.
- Which cuvées are produced by Château de l'Etoile de Salles?
- Château de l'Etoile de Salles primarily produces the Château L'Étoile de Salles cuvée, a blend dominated by Merlot and complemented by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Another flagship cuvée is Château L'Étoile de Salles Prestige, made from Merlot planted on gravel with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. These are still red wines aged in vats and oak barrels, with ageing lasting up to 14 months in barriques for the Prestige cuvée.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château de l'Etoile de Salles vineyard covers approximately 10 hectares. The soils consist of ancient gravel on the surface, resting on a layer of crasse de fer (iron pan) richer in organic matter. Part of the vineyard dedicated to the Prestige cuvée is also planted on gravel, sometimes described as sandy gravel.
The estate's grape varieties are dominated by Merlot (70% to 80%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (15% to 20%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10% to 15%).
Flagship cuvées
The estate notably produces the Château L'Étoile de Salles cuvée. This blend, predominantly Merlot with Cabernets (mainly Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon), produces still red wines.
Another cuvée is Château L'Étoile de Salles Prestige, crafted from Merlot grown on gravel, with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vinification and ageing
The wines of Château de l'Etoile de Salles are aged in vats and barrels. For the main cuvée, barrel ageing can last for one year. The Château L'Étoile de Salles Prestige cuvée can undergo 14 months of ageing in barriques (new oak).
- Appellation
- Lalande-de-Pomerol
- Commune
- Lalande-de-Pomerol
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Dubois et fils
- Technical direction
- David Dubois
- Surface area
- 10 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 75%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Practical information
- Address
- BP 2 pont de Guitres, 33500
- Phone
- +33557511353
- Contact form
- Contact the estate