Château Julien
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Château Julien is a Haut-Médoc winegrowing estate managed by Nathalie and Julien Meyre across 15 hectares of gravel ridges. It produces red wines aged for 12 months in oak barrels, guided by consulting oenologist Michel Rolland.
Identity
Château Julien is a wine estate run by Julien and Nathalie Meyre. The property is located in the commune of Cussac-Fort-Médoc in Gironde. Oenological consulting is provided by the Michel Rolland laboratory.
History and philosophy
The estate was acquired in 1985 by the Meyre family, who originate from Cussac-Fort-Médoc. The property is rooted in a rich family winemaking tradition.
Appellations
Château Julien produces wines under the Haut-Médoc appellation.
Winemaking and ageing
Harvesting at Château Julien is carried out both by hand and mechanically. Upon arrival at the cellar, the grapes undergo sorting on a sorting table, followed by mechanical destemming and crushing. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats. The wines are aged for 12 months in oak barrels, with 30% new oak. Traditional egg white fining is then performed. Bottling is carried out at the estate. Annual production stands at around 70,000 bottles.
Practical information
For further information or to contact the estate, please visit the official website.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Julien located?
- Château Julien is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Cussac-Fort-Médoc, in the Bordeaux wine region.
- What is the main appellation of Château Julien wines?
- Château Julien primarily produces red wines under the Haut-Médoc appellation, renowned for terroirs ideally suited to traditional Bordeaux grape varieties.
- What grape varieties are planted at Château Julien?
- The vineyard at Château Julien is planted with 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot, reflecting the classic grape varieties of the region.
- What is the size of the Château Julien vineyard?
- The Château Julien vineyard covers an area of 15 hectares. The vines have an average age of 40 years and are grown on gravel ridge soils.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Julien vineyard covers an area of 15 hectares. The vines, with an average age of 40 years, are planted on gravel ridges, a hallmark geological feature of the area. The grape varieties consist of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot.
Signature cuvées
Château Julien crafts red wines designed to express the Haut-Médoc terroir. The wines are characterised by a structure that develops gracefully throughout the ageing process.
- Appellation
- Haut-Médoc
- Commune
- Cussac-Fort-Médoc
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Julien Meyre
- Technical direction
- Laboratoire Michel Rolland
- Surface area
- 15 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 45%, Petit Verdot 5%
Estate news
28 October 2011
Bordeaux : Julien Meyre, "Juste un vin qui sourit à la vie"
L'article présente Julien Meyre, un vigneron du Médoc, qui privilégie une approche joyeuse et conviviale du vin, résumée par sa philosophie : "Bien boire, bien manger, bien rigoler". Il se distingue par des initiatives originales comme la création d'un cabaret annuel, impliquant les habitants de son village, pour animer son domaine et promouvoir une image décontractée du vin. Julien Meyre est à la tête des Châteaux Bibian, Julien et Cap Léon Veyrin. En reprenant le Château Bibian, ancienne propriété de Jean Tigana, il a eu pour objectif de moderniser son image qualitative et d'élaborer un vin accessible, caractérisé par sa légèreté fruitée et son charme immédiat, loin des spéculations ou des approches trop intellectuelles. L'article décrit le Château Bibian 2008, un AOC Haut-Médoc, comme un vin au nez flatteur, vanillé, avec des arômes de fruits confits, une bouche généreuse, des tanins souples et une finale marquée. Ce vin est recommandé pour l'apéritif ou pour accompagner des mets tels que l'entrecôte aux sarments et les fromages doux. Le millésime 2008 est proposé au prix de 10€.
Read the source — avis-vin.lefigaro.frPractical information
- Address
- Cussac-Fort-Médoc
- Contact form
- Contact the estate