Château Franc Lartigue
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Château Franc Lartigue is a Saint-Émilion winegrowing estate founded in 1992 and part of Vignobles Marcel Petit. It produces Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines from sandy and gravel soils, predominantly based on Merlot.
Identity
Château Franc Lartigue is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Émilion. It is part of Vignobles Marcel Petit.
History and philosophy
Château Franc Lartigue was founded in 1992. It is part of Vignobles Marcel Petit, a family-owned group encompassing several wine estates.
Appellations
The wines of Château Franc Lartigue are produced under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, as well as the Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical information
For information regarding visits or tastings, please consult the social media channels associated with Vignobles Marcel Petit.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary appellation of Château Franc Lartigue?
- Château Franc Lartigue produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, as well as the Saint-Émilion appellation.
- What grape varieties are planted at Château Franc Lartigue?
- The vineyard of Château Franc Lartigue is planted predominantly with Merlot (70%), complemented by Cabernet (30%).
- What are the characteristics of the terroir at Château Franc Lartigue?
- The terroir of Château Franc Lartigue is characterised by soils composed primarily of sand and gravel, features that benefit drainage and contribute to the minerality of the wines.
- How are the wines of Château Franc Lartigue vinified and aged?
- Vinification at Château Franc Lartigue is carried out traditionally in vats. Ageing is then conducted in oak barrels to refine the wines.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Franc Lartigue vineyard is characterised by sandy and gravel soils. The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot (70%), complemented by Cabernet (30%).
Signature cuvées
Château Franc Lartigue produces a red wine crafted from a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet. This wine is made according to traditional methods.
Mélodie de Franc Lartigue
The Mélodie de Franc Lartigue cuvée is the estate's second wine. It offers a complementary expression of the terroir and the château's expertise.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification at Château Franc Lartigue is conducted traditionally in vats. The wines are aged in oak barrels.
- Appellations
- Saint-Émilion, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Vignobles Marcel Petit
- Second wine
- Mélodie de Franc Lartigue
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 70%, Cabernet 30%
Practical information
- Address
- Saint-Émilion
- Contact form
- Contact the estate