Château Jean Blanc
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Château Jean Blanc, located in Saint-Pey-d'Armens, produces Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines across 12 hectares. Owned by Hongkong Baolang since 2018, it is HVE-certified and relies on a skilled technical team and a vineyard dominated by Merlot.
Identity
Château Jean Blanc is situated in the commune of Saint-Pey-d'Armens. The property is owned by WU Chaoran under the Hongkong Baolang entity, which acquired it in 2018. The technical team includes Jean-Paul Gassian as estate manager, alongside consultant oenologist Stéphane Derenoncourt and his team, with Simon Blanchard as consulting oenologist associate.
History and philosophy
The recent history of Château Jean Blanc is marked by its acquisition in 2018 by Hongkong Baolang. The estate is dedicated to environmentally sound practices, notably planting hedgerows to enhance biodiversity. Vineyard management practices include 100% mechanical soil tillage and late pruning of the vines.
The appellations
Château Jean Blanc produces its wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Practical information
Château Jean Blanc is located at Lieu dit Jean Blanc, 33330 Saint-Pey-d'Armens. Direct sales are available at the property. The cellar door is open Monday to Sunday, from 08:00 to 18:00. Visits and tastings are available, with staff speaking English, Spanish, and French. The estate can be reached by telephone on 0557746678 or by email at info@chateaujeanblanc.fr.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Jean Blanc located and who is its current owner?
- Château Jean Blanc is situated in the commune of Saint-Pey-d'Armens. The property was acquired in 2018 by the Hongkong Baolang entity, owned by WU Chaoran. The technical team is managed by Jean-Paul Gassian as estate director, supported by consultant oenologist Stéphane Derenoncourt and his team, with Simon Blanchard as consulting oenologist associate.
- What are the terroir characteristics and grape varieties of Château Jean Blanc?
- The Château Jean Blanc vineyard spans 12 hectares. The terroir features clay-limestone, sandy-loam, and gravelly soils. The vines have an average age of approximately 30 years. The vineyard is dominated by Merlot (66%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (34%). The estate also holds Haute Valeur Environnementale certification.
- Under which appellation are Château Jean Blanc wines produced?
- The wines of Château Jean Blanc are produced exclusively under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. The primary cuvée, also named Château Jean Blanc, is crafted from a blend predominantly composed of Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%). The estate produces an average of 26,000 bottles per year.
- What winemaking and ageing methods are used at Château Jean Blanc?
- Harvesting at Château Jean Blanc is mechanical. Vinification takes place in concrete vats, with maceration lasting around 30 days. Ageing is carried out in barrels, with a breakdown of 25% new oak, 30% one-wine barrels, and 45% two-wine barrels. Certain sources also mention 100% vat ageing.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Jean Blanc vineyard covers an area of 12 hectares. The soils consist of clay-limestone, sandy-loam, and gravel. The average age of the vines is approximately 30 years. The grape varieties comprise 66% Merlot and 34% Cabernet Franc. The estate holds Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification.
The flagship cuvées
The estate's principal cuvée is Château Jean Blanc. It is crafted from a blend of Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%). Average annual production is approximately 26,000 bottles (or 350 hectolitres). The wine has an alcohol level of 13.5% ABV.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting is carried out mechanically. Vinification takes place in concrete vats, with a maceration period of around 30 days. The wine is aged in oak barrels: 25% new oak, 30% one-wine barrels, and 45% two-wine barrels. Other records note 100% ageing in vats.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Pey-d'Armens
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Hongkong Baolang
- Technical direction
- J. P. Gassian
- Surface area
- 12 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 66%, Cabernet Franc 34%
Practical information
- Address
- CHÂTEAU JEAN BLANC, 33330 Saint Pey d’Armens
- Phone
- 0557746678
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Du lundi au dimanche de 08:00 à 18:00
- Visits
- Vente de vin à la propriété