Château Haut Breton Larigaudière
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Château Haut Breton Larigaudière is an HVE4-certified Margaux winegrowing estate owned by the De Schepper family. It produces Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant red wines from a 15-hectare vineyard with diverse soils, and offers tours and tastings.
Identity
Château Haut Breton Larigaudière is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Soussans. It is owned by the De Schepper family, specifically Jacques de Schepper, who heads the family group De Mour. The estate is managed by technical director Jean-Michel Garcion, alongside Jérôme Batard as vineyard manager and Cedric Guigné as cellar master.
History and philosophy
The origins of Château Haut Breton Larigaudière date back to the late 18th century. It was recorded among the châteaux of Soussans as early as 1838 and was listed among the 1er Crus Bourgeois Supérieurs in 1886. The De Schepper family acquired the property in 1964. Since then, the estate has developed a sustainable viticultural approach and earned HVE4 (High Environmental Value Level 4) certification.
Appellations
Château Haut Breton Larigaudière produces wines under the Margaux appellation.
Practical information
Château Haut Breton Larigaudière is located at 3 Rue des Anciens Combattants, 33460 Soussans. The estate is open Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 18:00. Paid tours and tastings are available, including the tasting of 3 wines. A tasting workshop is available to discover single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Barrel tastings can also be booked. The estate has an on-site shop opened in 2019 and provides Wi-Fi. Pets and groups (up to 40 people) are welcome. Spoken languages include French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch. Accepted payment methods include payment cards, cash, and PayPal. The estate is certified by Vignerons Indépendants and Vignobles et Découvertes.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the history of Château Haut Breton Larigaudière and its family ownership?
- Mentioned as early as 1838 and listed among the 1er Crus Bourgeois Supérieurs in 1886, Château Haut Breton Larigaudière traces its origins back to the late 18th century. It has been owned by the De Schepper family since 1964, with Jacques de Schepper leading the family group De Mour. Technical operations are directed by Jean-Michel Garcion, alongside vineyard manager Jérôme Batard and cellar master Cedric Guigné.
- What are the distinctive features of the terroir and grape varieties at Château Haut Breton Larigaudière?
- The vineyard of Château Haut Breton Larigaudière covers 15 hectares. The soils are varied, composed of deep and sandy gravel, clay-gravel, clay, silt, and limestone. The subsoils are equally diverse, including gravel, alios, clay, and limestone. The grape varieties are dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon at 70%, complemented by 25% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot.
- What cuvées are produced by Château Haut Breton Larigaudière and what are their characteristics?
- The estate's main cuvée is Château Haut-Breton Larigaudière, a red wine with an assemblage of over 85% Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate also produces a second wine, Trianon de Larigaudière. A special cuvée, Le Créateur, has been crafted exclusively from Cabernet Sauvignon since its inaugural 2000 vintage. Total annual production is approximately 90,000 bottles.
- What are the viticultural and winemaking practices at Château Haut Breton Larigaudière?
- Château Haut Breton Larigaudière follows a sustainable farming approach and holds HVE4 certification. Harvesting is carried out by hand. The wines are aged for 12 to 18 months using barrels sourced from roughly 20 different cooperages, enhancing the complexity and refinement of the wines.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Haut Breton Larigaudière covers a planted area of 15 hectares, comprising 20 parcels in Soussans and 13 parcels in Arsac. The average age of the vines is 25 years. The soils are varied, including deep and sandy gravel, clay-gravel, clay, silt, and limestone. The subsoils consist of gravel, alios, clay, and limestone. The grape variety distribution is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot.
Key cuvées
The estate's principal wine is Château Haut-Breton Larigaudière, a red wine dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, which makes up over 85% of the blend. The estate's second wine is Trianon de Larigaudière. The property also produces a special cuvée, Le Créateur, first released with the 2000 vintage and made exclusively from Cabernet Sauvignon. Annual production is approximately 90,000 bottles.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting is carried out by hand. Ageing takes place over a period of 12 to 18 months, utilising barrels from around 20 different cooperages.
- Appellation
- Margaux
- Commune
- Soussans
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Famille De Schepper (Jacques de Schepper)
- Technical direction
- Jean-Michel Garcion
- Surface area
- 15 ha
- Second wine
- Trianon de Larigaudière
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 25%, Petit Verdot 5%
Practical information
- Address
- 3 Rue des Anciens Combattants, 33460 Soussans
- Phone
- +33557889417
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- lun-dim 10:00-18:00
- Visits
- Visite-dégustation payante, 3 produits dégustés