Château Jura Plaisance
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Château Jura Plaisance, a family-owned winegrowing estate since 1938, is situated in Montagne and produces red wines under the Montagne-Saint-Émilion appellation. Managed by Bernard Delol, the estate welcomes visitors for tastings and direct sales.
Identity
Château Jura Plaisance is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Montagne. The property is managed by SCEA JURA-PLAISANCE. The Delol family has owned the estate since 1938, with Robert Delol as its founding owner. Today, his son Bernard Delol is at the helm of the property.
History and philosophy
The history of Château Jura Plaisance began in 1938 when the estate was acquired by Robert Delol. Handed down from generation to generation, the property has remained in the Delol family ever since. Robert's son, Bernard Delol, took over the reins to carry forward the family tradition.
The appellations
Château Jura Plaisance produces wines under the Montagne-Saint-Émilion appellation.
Signature wines
Château Jura Plaisance crafts still red wines. The blends vary depending on the vintage. For instance, the 2001 vintage was predominantly composed of Merlot (85%) complemented by Cabernet Franc. In 2016, the blend featured an equal split between Merlot and Cabernet. These wines are crafted to express the distinctive character of their terroir.
Practical information
Château Jura Plaisance is located in Montagne (postcode 33570). You can contact the estate by phone on +33 5 57 50 63 15 or by email at chateau@jura-plaisance.fr. The estate offers wine tastings and cellar-door sales.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who are the current owners of Château Jura Plaisance and for how long?
- Château Jura Plaisance has been owned by the Delol family since 1938, when it was acquired by Robert Delol. Today, his son Bernard Delol manages the estate, continuing the family tradition and overseeing this winegrowing property in the commune of Montagne.
- What is the size and characteristics of the Château Jura Plaisance vineyard?
- The vineyard of Château Jura Plaisance covers 8 hectares. It enjoys a distinctive geographical setting overlooking Saint-Émilion. The vines slope gently down towards the Barbanne, a stream that marks the border between the Pomerol and Saint-Émilion appellations, contributing to the unique character of the terroir.
- Which appellations and styles of wine are produced at Château Jura Plaisance?
- Château Jura Plaisance produces still red wines under the Montagne-Saint-Émilion appellation. The blends can vary according to the vintage to best express the terroir's personality, drawing on classic regional grape varieties such as Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
- How are vinification and ageing carried out at Château Jura Plaisance?
- Vinification and ageing methods at Château Jura Plaisance are adapted to the specificities of each vintage. Ageing varies in duration and vessel, using either seasoned oak barrels or vats. These choices ensure the wines fully develop their qualities and express their terroir.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Jura Plaisance vineyard covers an area of 8 hectares. It benefits from a geographical setting that offers fine views towards Saint-Émilion, with plots sloping gently down towards the Barbanne, a stream that marks the boundary between the Pomerol and Saint-Émilion appellations.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification and ageing methods at Château Jura Plaisance are carefully tailored to the profile of each vintage. The 2009 vintage underwent twelve months of ageing in two- and three-year-old oak barrels, while the 2008 vintage was aged in barrel for fifteen months. The 1997 vintage was also barrel-aged. More recent vintages, such as 2016, were aged in vats for eight months.
- Appellation
- Montagne-Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Montagne
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- famille Delol
- Technical direction
- Bernard Delol
- Surface area
- 8 ha
Practical information
- Address
- Jura-Plaisance, 33570 Montagne
- Phone
- +33 5 57 50 63 15
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Oui