Château Haut Saint-Clair
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Château Haut Saint-Clair, located in Puisseguin, produces wines in the Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion appellation. The 6-hectare, HVE-certified vineyard is planted with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Yannick and Andrea Le Menn are the owners.
Identity
Château Haut Saint-Clair is a winegrowing estate established in Puisseguin, in the Gironde department. SCEA Château Haut Saint-Clair is currently owned by Yannick and Andrea Le Menn.
History and philosophy
Château Haut Saint-Clair is committed to an environmentally friendly approach, as demonstrated by its Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification.
The appellations
The estate produces wines under the Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical information
Château Haut Saint-Clair is located at 1 Saint Clair, 33570 Puisseguin. For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 57 74 66 82 or by email at chateau.haut.saint.clair@orange.fr.
The estate welcomes visitors from Monday to Sunday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, all year round. Group visits are available and the estate is accessible by coach. Cellar-door sales are offered. Spoken languages are German, English, and French.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Haut Saint-Clair located and who are the owners?
- Château Haut Saint-Clair is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Puisseguin, in the Gironde. SCEA Château Haut Saint-Clair is currently owned and managed by Yannick and Andrea Le Menn. The estate is situated at 1 Saint Clair, 33570 Puisseguin.
- What is the vineyard area and which grape varieties are grown at Château Haut Saint-Clair?
- The Château Haut Saint-Clair vineyard covers an area of 6 hectares. The grape varieties comprise 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. The vines benefit from clay-limestone soils, contributing to the expression of the Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion terroir.
- What environmental practices are adopted by Château Haut Saint-Clair?
- Château Haut Saint-Clair is committed to an environmental approach, substantiated by its Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification. This certification attests to the estate's dedication to agricultural practices that respect the ecosystem and vineyard biodiversity.
- How are vinification and ageing carried out at Château Haut Saint-Clair?
- Harvesting at Château Haut Saint-Clair is carried out both manually and mechanically. Vinification takes place in stainless steel vats to preserve aromatic freshness and purity. The wines are aged in oak barrels, using a proportion of 30% new oak and 70% used barrels, providing a well-balanced oak integration.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Haut Saint-Clair vineyard covers an area of 6 hectares on clay-limestone soils. The average age of the vines is 40 years. The grape varieties comprise 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc.
Flagship cuvées
Château Haut Saint-Clair notably offers the main red cuvée Château Haut Saint-Clair, alongside another cuvée named Moulin Saint Clair. These wines are crafted to express the character of their terroir.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting is carried out both manually and mechanically. Vinification takes place in stainless steel vats. The wines are aged in barrels, with a proportion of 30% new oak and 70% used barrels.
- Appellation
- Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Puisseguin
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- LE MENN YANNICK ET ANDREA
- Surface area
- 6 ha
- Second wine
- Moulin Saint Clair
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 30%
Practical information
- Address
- 1 Saint Clair, 33570 Puisseguin
- Phone
- 05 57 74 66 82
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre: Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi, Dimanche De 08h00 à 18h00