Château du Val d'Or
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Château du Val d’Or is a 14-hectare winegrowing estate in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, founded in the late 1920s. It practices sustainable viticulture and holds HVE certification. The property is owned by the Famille Alloin.
Identity
Château du Val d’Or is located in Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde department. It is owned by the Famille Alloin, with vineyard management led by David Liorit.
History and philosophy
The estate was founded in the late 1920s by Henri-Gabriel Bardet. Today, it is committed to sustainable viticulture through an agroecological approach. Château du Val d’Or is certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) and holds the Vignobles & Découvertes label.
The appellations
The estate produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Signature wines
Château du Val d’Or offers a red wine crafted from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is distinguished by an aromatic profile and structure that allow for cellaring for over ten years.
Practical information
Château du Val d’Or is located at Lieu-dit Petit Val, 33330 Saint-Émilion. You can contact the estate by phone at +33 (0)5 57 24 70 86 or by email at contact@chateaupetitval.fr. The property welcomes visitors year-round, on weekends by appointment. Guided tours are available in English and Portuguese. The estate is wheelchair accessible, pet-friendly, and offers on-site parking and Wi-Fi. Payments can be made by credit card, cash, and American Express. International shipping is available.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary appellation of Château du Val d'Or?
- Château du Val d'Or produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, located on the Right Bank of Bordeaux.
- Who owns Château du Val d'Or?
- Château du Val d'Or is owned by the Famille Alloin. Henri-Gabriel Bardet founded the estate in the late 1920s.
- What is the surface area of the vineyard and which grape varieties are grown?
- The vineyard covers 14 hectares and is predominantly planted with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The average vine age is 41 years.
- What viticultural practices are implemented at Château du Val d'Or?
- The estate employs an agroecological and sustainable approach to viticulture, including natural cover cropping between vine rows, horse-drawn ploughing on hillsides, and manual harvesting. It is certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE).
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château du Val d’Or spans 14 hectares. The soils consist of sandy-clay and clay-limestone, alongside gravelly sands over gravelly subsoils. The vines have an average age of 41 years. The grape varieties planted are Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Vineyard management practices include natural grass cover cropping, horse-drawn cultivation on sloping parcels, and hand-harvesting.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, with limited use of sulfites. The wines are then aged for 14 to 18 months, notably in oak barrels.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Famille Alloin
- Technical direction
- David Liorit
- Surface area
- 18 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Practical information
- Address
- Lieu-dit Petit Val, 33330 SAINT-EMILION
- Phone
- 05 57 24 70 86
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Accueil toute l'année, les week-ends sur rendez-vous.