Château Haute Faucherie
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Château Haute Faucherie is an estate in Montagne Saint-Émilion, founded in 1924. It practices environmentally friendly viticulture on clay-limestone soils. The estate is renowned for its red wines.
Identity
Château Haute Faucherie is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Montagne, in the Gironde department. The estate was established in 1924.
History and philosophy
The story of Château Haute Faucherie began in 1924. The vineyard was taken over in 2016. The estate is committed to environmentally friendly practices, particularly through manual vineyard work such as hand weeding, leaf thinning and debudding, along with a complete ban on chemical weedkillers. Hedges have been planted and phytosanitary treatments are carefully considered. The estate also prioritises eco-friendly service providers.
Appellations
The wines of Château Haute Faucherie are produced under the Montagne Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical information
Château Haute Faucherie is located at 4 Route des Artigues, 33570 Montagne. The estate can be contacted by telephone on 06 74 87 30 36.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Haute Faucherie located?
- Château Haute Faucherie is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Montagne, in the Gironde department. The exact address is 4 Route des Artigues, 33570 Montagne. This location allows it to benefit from the specific terroir and climatic conditions of the Bordeaux region.
- What appellations are produced by Château Haute Faucherie?
- The wines of Château Haute Faucherie are produced under the Montagne Saint-Émilion appellation. This appellation is the main and only designation for the estate's wines, guaranteeing the geographical origin and traditional characteristics of this Bordeaux winegrowing area.
- What are the distinctive features of the ‘Perle de vignes’ cuvée?
- The ‘Perle de vignes’ cuvée from Château Haute Faucherie is crafted exclusively from Merlot sourced from vines over 35 years old. Vinification is parcel-specific and carried out in small temperature-controlled stainless steel vats between 28 and 30 °C. The wine is then aged in barrels, with the proportion of new and one-wine oak casks adjusted according to the vintage and selection.
- What are Château Haute Faucherie's environmental commitments?
- Château Haute Faucherie is committed to environmentally friendly practices. The estate carries out manual work such as weeding, leaf thinning, and debudding, and excludes the use of chemical weedkillers. Hedges have been planted to encourage biodiversity, and phytosanitary treatments are carefully considered. The estate also favours eco-friendly service providers and holds HVE certification.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard is planted predominantly on clay-limestone soils. The estate is located in the commune of Montagne, in Gironde.
Signature cuvées
Château Haute Faucherie produces several cuvées, including ‘Fleur Petit Riou’, ‘Château Haute Faucherie’, and ‘Château Haute Faucherie Perle de vignes’. The ‘Perle de vignes’ cuvée is crafted from 100% Merlot, sourced from vines over 35 years old.
Vinification and ageing
For the ‘Perle de vignes’ cuvée, vinification is carried out parcel by parcel in small temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, maintained between 28 and 30 °C. Ageing takes place in oak barrels, with a proportion of new and one-wine casks that varies depending on the vintage and juice selection.
- Appellation
- Montagne-Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Montagne
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Certifications
- HVE
Practical information
- Address
- 4 Route des Artigues, 33570 MONTAGNE
- Phone
- 06 74 87 30 36
- Contact form
- Contact the estate