Château du Parc
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Château du Parc is a certified organic Saint-Émilion Grand Cru winegrowing estate. Located in Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, it has been owned by Thomas Sullivan since 2016. The vineyard covers 5.25 hectares.
Identity
Château du Parc is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, in the Gironde. It is currently owned by Thomas Sullivan, who acquired it in 2016. Previously, the estate was managed by Alain Raynaud.
History and philosophy
Château du Parc was acquired by Françoise and Alain Raynaud in April 2011, starting with the 2011 vintage. Alain Raynaud managed the estate for around five years. In September 2016, Château du Parc was sold to Thomas Sullivan. Vineyard management is carried out with deep respect for the environment, limiting the use of chemical products, and the estate is certified organic.
Appellations
The wines of Château du Parc are produced under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Practical information
Château du Parc is located at 4, avenue du Général de Gaulle, 33330 Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens. The estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)5 57 51 24 97. Direct sales are available at the property. Languages spoken at the estate are English and French.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary appellation of Château du Parc wines and where is the estate located?
- Château du Parc wines are primarily produced under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. The estate is located in the commune of Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, in the Gironde. Château du Parc was formerly owned by Alain Raynaud prior to its purchase by Thomas Sullivan in 2016.
- What is the grape variety composition of the Château du Parc vineyard?
- The Château du Parc vineyard extends across 5.25 hectares. The plantings are predominantly Merlot (90%), complemented by 10% Cabernet Franc. The vines are grown on recent gravel and clay-limestone soils. The estate is certified organic, reflecting a strong dedication to environmental preservation.
- Which vinification and ageing methods are employed at Château du Parc?
- Vinification at Château du Parc is conducted in concrete and wooden vats. Ageing is a meticulous process combining different vessels: 40% of the wine is matured in new oak barrels, 40% in barrels of one or more previous fills, and the remaining 20% in vats. This method is designed to best express the natural character of the terroir and grape varieties.
- What is Château du Parc's environmental approach?
- Château du Parc is certified in organic agriculture. This certification demonstrates a steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship, with vineyard practices that restrict the use of chemical products. Cultivation methods are designed to safeguard biodiversity and soil health. Harvesting is conducted by hand, enabling rigorous fruit selection.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château du Parc covers an area of 5.25 hectares. The soils consist of recent gravels and clay-limestone. The average age of the vines is 25 years. Harvesting is carried out by hand. The grape variety plantings are dominated by Merlot (90%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (10%).
Flagship cuvées
Château du Parc produces a red wine under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. This wine is crafted with a plot-by-plot approach aimed at preserving the individual character of the terroirs and grape varieties.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification takes place in concrete and wooden vats. Wine ageing is carried out with 40% new oak barrels, 40% one-wine barrels and older, and 20% in vats.
- Appellations
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Alain Raynaud
- Technical direction
- Fabienne Lagoubie
- Surface area
- 5.25 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 10%
Practical information
- Address
- 4, avenue du Général de Gaulle, 33330 Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens
- Phone
- 05 57 51 24 97
- Contact form
- Contact the estate