Château de la Lande
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Château Pré la Lande, located in Pineuilh, produces wines in Sainte Foy Côtes de Bordeaux. Certified by Demeter, the estate practices biodynamics on a clay-limestone terroir overlooking the Dordogne river.
Identity
Château Pré la Lande is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Pineuilh, in the Gironde department.
History and philosophy
The estate has chosen an environmentally friendly approach, adopting organic viticulture first before transitioning to biodynamics. This commitment is certified by the Demeter label.
Appellations
The wines of Château Pré la Lande are crafted under the Sainte Foy Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
Practical information
The estate's postal address is 2 la Rayre, 33220 Pineuilh. Château Pré la Lande can be reached by phone at +33 (0)9 62 50 24 46 or +33 (0)6 74 24 93 79. The email address is michel@prelalande.com.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Pré la Lande located?
- Château Pré la Lande is located in the commune of Pineuilh, in Gironde. Its vineyard is set on a hillside overlooking the Dordogne valley.
- What is the appellation of Château Pré la Lande wines?
- The wines produced by Château Pré la Lande are crafted under the Sainte Foy Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
- What are Château Pré la Lande's environmental commitments?
- Château Pré la Lande has progressively adopted sustainable viticultural practices. The estate transitioned to organic farming and then to biodynamics, a commitment certified by the Demeter label.
- What characterises the terroir of Château Pré la Lande?
- The terroir of Château Pré la Lande features clay-rich topsoils over a limestone bedrock, which occasionally breaks through to the surface. The parcels are situated on a hillside overlooking the Dordogne valley.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Pré la Lande vineyard lies on a hillside overlooking the Dordogne valley in Pineuilh. The soils are predominantly clay over limestone, with limestone outcroppings in certain places. Harvesting is carried out entirely by hand, using small crates.
Flagship cuvées
The wines are crafted with meticulous attention to balance and the authentic expression of the terroir. Ageing takes place both in selected oak barrels sourced from top coopers and in traditional amphorae.
Vinification and ageing
Winemaking practices include gentle pressing. Ageing is carried out in barrels from the finest cooperages alongside traditional clay amphorae.
- Appellation
- Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux
- Commune
- Pineuilh
- Wine region
- Entre-deux-Mers
- Owner
- Famille Baucé
- Surface area
- 14 ha
- Certifications
- Biodynamie
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon 72%, Merlot 24%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Petit Verdot 1%
Practical information
- Address
- 2 la Rayre, 33220 Pineuilh
- Phone
- +33 (0)9 62 50 24 46
- Contact form
- Contact the estate