Château Fortin
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Château Fortin is a family-run winegrowing estate located in Loupiac, producing wines under the Loupiac appellation across 76 hectares, with grape varieties dominated by Sémillon.
Identity
Château Fortin is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Loupiac. The property is managed by Monsieur Touré, who took over management in 1983. The ancestor of the Touré family acquired the estate during the 1700s.
History and Philosophy
The history of Château Fortin is defined by unbroken family continuity since the 18th century. Monsieur Touré's current management since 1983 follows this heritage, perpetuating the estate's winemaking know-how.
Appellations
Château Fortin produces wines under the Loupiac appellation.
Practical Information
Château Fortin can be reached by telephone on +33 (0)5 56 62 99 45. The estate does not offer accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who owns Château Fortin and since when?
- Château Fortin is managed by Monsieur Touré, who took over running the estate in 1983. The acquisition of the estate by the Touré family dates back to the 1700s, ensuring historic family continuity in managing the winegrowing property. This longstanding family presence defines the estate's history and philosophy, passing down winemaking expertise from generation to generation in Loupiac.
- What is the size and composition of the Château Fortin vineyard?
- The Château Fortin vineyard covers an area of 76 hectares, divided across three distinct sites with clay-limestone soils. The average vine age is approximately 30 years, and the planting density is 6,600 vines per hectare. The grape varieties consist of 80% Sémillon, 10% Sauvignon, and 10% Muscadelle. The estate does not purchase external grapes, guaranteeing the provenance of its production.
- How are the wines of Château Fortin crafted?
- Château Fortin produces sweet white wines under the Loupiac appellation. Harvesting is performed by hand, with several successive passes to select very ripe, overripe, or botrytised grapes affected by noble rot. Vinification is carried out traditionally in temperature-controlled epoxy-lined fibre tanks. Ageing is predominantly conducted in stainless steel tanks for 70% of the production, whilst 30% is aged in oak barrels for 6 months.
- Is it possible to stay at Château Fortin?
- Château Fortin does not offer accommodation facilities. For any further information or enquiries, the estate can be contacted directly by telephone on +33 (0)5 56 62 99 45. The estate is located in the commune of Loupiac and is dedicated to producing wines under the Loupiac appellation.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The Château Fortin vineyard spans an area of 76 hectares, spread across three distinct sites. The soils are clay-limestone. The average age of the vines is around 30 years, with a planting density of 6,600 vines per hectare. The grape varieties comprise 80% Sémillon, 10% Sauvignon, and 10% Muscadelle. The estate does not purchase external grapes.
Flagship Cuvées
Château Fortin crafts sweet white wines harvested entirely by hand, with successive selective pickings in the vineyard to gather very ripe, overripe, or noble rot-affected grapes. Annual production is approximately 13,000 bottles.
Vinification and Ageing
Vinification is carried out traditionally in temperature-controlled epoxy-lined fibre tanks. Ageing takes place predominantly in stainless steel tanks, accounting for 70% of production, whilst 30% is aged in oak barrels for a period of 6 months.
- Appellation
- Loupiac
- Commune
- Loupiac
- Wine region
- Entre-deux-Mers
- Owner
- Pierre Touré Delmas
- Surface area
- 76 ha
- Grape varieties
- Sémillon 80%, Sauvignon 10%, Muscadelle 10%
Practical information
- Address
- 81800 LOUPIAC
- Phone
- 05 56 62 99 45