Château de Saint Pey
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Château de Saint Pey, located in Saint-Pey d'Armens, produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru and Bordeaux appellations. This family-owned estate covers 25 hectares, predominantly planted with Merlot, and holds Haute Valeur Environnementale certification.
Identity
Château de Saint Pey is situated in Saint-Pey d'Armens, in the Gironde département. The estate is managed by Pierre-Luc Alla. Anthony Appollot oversees the vineyards and Yannick is the cellar master.
History and philosophy
The presence of Château de Saint-Pey within the Saint-Émilion jurisdiction has been documented since 1744. The estate remained in the hands of the Musset family for six generations. In 2011, Frédéric Stévenin became the owner of the château. The estate is committed to sustainable practices and holds Haute Valeur Environnementale certification.
The appellations
Château de Saint Pey produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation as well as in AOC Bordeaux.
Flagship wines
The estate's main cuvée is Château de Saint-Pey. This red wine is crafted from a blend dominated by Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Practical information
The estate offers tours and tastings priced at €15 per person. Staff members speak English and Spanish. Payments can be made by credit card or in cash. Available amenities include parking, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and international shipping. The estate is located in Saint-Pey d'Armens, 33330. You can contact the property by telephone on +33 (0)5 57 47 15 25 or by email at contact@chateau-saintpey.com.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château de Saint Pey located and who is the current owner?
- Château de Saint Pey is situated in Saint-Pey-d'Armens, in the Gironde département. The estate has been owned by Frédéric Stévenin since 2011. The property boasts a rich heritage, with its presence in the Saint-Émilion jurisdiction documented since 1744, and was passed down through the Musset family for six generations prior to its acquisition by the current owner.
- What are the characteristics of the vineyard and the grape varieties at Château de Saint Pey?
- The Château de Saint Pey vineyard covers an area of 25 hectares. The soils are predominantly composed of deep clays with ancient surface sands ensuring good drainage, alongside several gravel parcels at the foot of the slopes. The grape varieties are dominated by Merlot (90%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (10%). Viticulture is traditional, with a planting density ranging between 5,555 and 6,666 vines per hectare and double Guyot pruning.
- Which appellations are produced and what certifications does Château de Saint Pey hold?
- Château de Saint Pey produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation—the estate's flagship focus—as well as under AOC Bordeaux. The estate is committed to environmentally responsible viticulture, certified by Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE). The primary cuvée, Château de Saint-Pey, is a red wine blending mostly Merlot with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
- How are vinification and ageing conducted at Château de Saint Pey?
- Harvesting at Château de Saint Pey is conducted mechanically and includes on-board sorting, followed by optical sorting in the vat room to ensure grape quality. Vinification takes place in small, temperature-controlled concrete vats, with a maceration period of approximately four weeks maintained at 26°C to 28°C. Ageing lasts between 12 and 14 months, split across 30% new oak barrels, 50% seasoned barrels, and 20% in vats, optimising both aromatic profile and wine structure.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard spans an area of 25 hectares. The soils feature deep clays overlaid with ancient sands on the surface that provide excellent drainage, along with a few parcels of gravel at the foot of the slopes. Planting density ranges from 5,555 to 6,666 vines per hectare. The vines are trained using the double Guyot system. The grape varieties consist of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. In 2018, modern technologies such as precision spraying guided by drone-mounted cameras were introduced. Vineyard management follows traditional methods.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting is carried out mechanically with on-board sorting, followed by optical sorting in the vat room. Vinification takes place in small, temperature-controlled concrete vats, with a four-week maceration period at temperatures between 26°C and 28°C. Ageing lasts between 12 and 14 months, with 30% in new oak barrels, 50% in seasoned barrels, and 20% in vats.
- Appellations
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Saint-Pey-d'Armens
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Frédéric Stévenin
- Technical direction
- Yannick
- Surface area
- 25 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 10%
Practical information
- Address
- CHÂTEAU DE SAINT PEY, 33330 SAINT-PEY D’ARMENS
- Phone
- +33 (0)5 57 47 15 25
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Prix de la visite (pour individuel): 15€/personne