Château Franc Pourret
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Château Franc Pourret, owned by Vignobles Ouzoulias, is a 5-hectare winegrowing estate in Saint-Émilion. It produces certified organic Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines crafted from Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Harvesting is carried out by hand, and the wines are aged in oak barrels.
Identity
Château Franc Pourret is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde. The property is owned by Vignobles Ouzoulias, with François Ouzoulias as estate contact and Catherine Ouzoulias managing visits.
History and philosophy
Château Franc Pourret cultivates its vineyards according to organic farming principles, boasting certified organic status. This approach has been in place for 24 years, reflecting a long-standing commitment to environmentally friendly practices.
Appellations
Château Franc Pourret produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Practical information
Château Franc Pourret is located in Saint-Émilion (33330). For further information, the estate can be contacted by telephone on 06 70 21 00 24 or by email at vignobles.ouzoulias@wanadoo.fr.
The cellar door is open daily, Monday to Sunday, from 11:00 to 21:00. The estate also offers 90-minute tours, beginning with an exploration of the vineyard, continuing with a visit to a small museum housing historical artefacts (blown-glass bottles, period wine press, cooperage tools), and finishing with a tasting of certified organic wines. Tours are conducted in English and French. The estate is accessible by coach. Direct cellar-door sales are available.
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Frequently asked questions
- Which appellation does Château Franc Pourret produce?
- Château Franc Pourret produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. This appellation is dedicated to red wines from the Saint-Émilion region, renowned for the quality of its terroirs.
- What is the vineyard area of Château Franc Pourret and which grape varieties are grown?
- The vineyard of Château Franc Pourret covers 5 hectares. The plantings are equally divided between Merlot (50%) and Cabernet Franc (50%), with an average vine age of 50 years.
- Does Château Franc Pourret practise sustainable viticulture?
- Yes, Château Franc Pourret has held organic certification for 24 years. This commitment translates into environmentally friendly practices throughout the entire vine cycle.
- Does Château Franc Pourret offer tours and tastings?
- Yes, the estate offers 90-minute tours. These visits include the vineyard, a museum of historical artefacts, and conclude with a tasting of organic wines. The cellar door is open daily from 11:00 to 21:00.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Franc Pourret spans an area of 5 hectares on clay-limestone soils. The grape varieties are planted in equal proportions of Merlot (50%) and Cabernet Franc (50%). The average vine age is 50 years.
Key cuvées
The wines of Château Franc Pourret, produced under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, are crafted from Merlot and Cabernet Franc. They are distinguished by a structure that reflects the balance between these two grape varieties, offering both roundness and freshness.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting is carried out by hand. Vinification takes place in concrete vats. Ageing is conducted in oak barrels, comprising 50% new oak and 50% one-wine barrels or older.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Vignobles Ouzoulias
- Surface area
- 5 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 50%, Cabernet Franc 50%
Estate news
09 March 2013
Dégustation multicolore
Cet article présente trois propriétés viticoles bordelaises qui ouvrent leurs portes pour des dégustations et des visites. Au Château du Mont, à Sainte-Croix-du-Mont, Hervé Chouvac propose de découvrir son métier de vigneron et de déguster une large gamme de vins, incluant du rosé, du blanc sec, du graves rouge, du sainte-croix-du-mont et du sauternes, dans l'ancienne cuisine des chais. Catherine Ouzoulias du Château Franc-Pourret, à Saint-Émilion, emmène les visiteurs pour une heure et demie d'explications sur le vignoble, suivie d'une visite de son petit musée exposant des objets anciens et une dégustation de vins uniquement biologiques, notamment un saint-émilion grand cru. Enfin, au Château Tour-Grand-Faurie, Isabelle Feytit, quatrième génération de la famille, raconte l'historique de la propriété, son évolution de 4 à 15,60 hectares, et guide les visiteurs à travers le vignoble, les cépages, le terroir entre Saint-Émilion et Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, et les chais de vinification et à barriques, avec une dégustation de trois vins : un saint-georges-saint-émilion, un saint-émilion grand cru et un saint-émilion sur le fruit. Ces initiatives visent à permettre aux amateurs et curieux de rencontrer les vignerons et de découvrir leurs vins, caves et savoir-faire.
Read the source — sudouest.frPractical information
- Address
- Château Franc Pourret, 33330 Saint-Émilion
- Phone
- 06 70 21 00 24
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi, Dimanche De 11h00 à 21h00