Château la Croix Toulifaut
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Château La Croix Toulifaut is a 1.9-hectare estate in Pomerol, owned by the Janoueix family since 1972. Certified organic by Ecocert, it produces barrel-aged wines crafted predominantly from Merlot.
Identity
Château La Croix Toulifaut is a winegrowing estate located in the Pomerol appellation. It has been owned by the Jean-François Janoueix family since 1972.
History and philosophy
Château La Croix Toulifaut has been owned by the Jean-François Janoueix family since 1972. The estate is committed to organic viticulture, having farmed organically since 2009 and obtained Ecocert organic certification in 2015.
The appellations
The wines of Château La Croix Toulifaut are produced under the Pomerol appellation.
Practical information
Direct cellar-door purchases and on-site tastings are available at the estate.
Find out more
Official estate websiteFrequently asked questions
- What is the identity of Château La Croix Toulifaut?
- Château La Croix Toulifaut is a winegrowing estate situated in the prestigious Pomerol appellation. Owned by the Jean-François Janoueix family, it is certified organic. The vineyard extends across 1.9 hectares on a clay-loam terroir featuring sandy soils over an iron-rich subsoil with hardpan deposits (alios). The grape varieties are dominated by Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc.
- Who owns Château La Croix Toulifaut and since when?
- Château La Croix Toulifaut is owned by the Jean-François Janoueix family, who have managed the estate since 1972, representing a long history of winemaking and dedication in the Pomerol appellation. Under their stewardship, the estate embraced organic viticulture, certified by Ecocert.
- What are the characteristics of the Château La Croix Toulifaut vineyard?
- The 1.9-hectare Château La Croix Toulifaut vineyard is located on the southern slope of the Pomerol plateau. Its terroir is primarily clay-loam, also featuring sandy soils over iron-rich hardpan (alios, or mâchefer). The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot (85%) and Cabernet Franc (15%), well-suited to these specific soil conditions.
- What is Château La Croix Toulifaut's environmental approach?
- Château La Croix Toulifaut is dedicated to organic viticulture. The estate began farming organically in 2009 and obtained Ecocert organic certification in 2015. This environmentally conscious approach aims to produce fine wines while minimising the impact on the vineyard and surrounding ecosystems.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château La Croix Toulifaut vineyard covers an area of 1.9 hectares. It is situated on the southern slope of the Pomerol plateau. The soils are described as clay-loam, alongside sandy soils over an iron-rich subsoil with significant deposits of hardpan (alios), locally known as "mâchefer". The grape varieties planted consist of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc.
Signature cuvées
The estate's flagship cuvée is Château La Croix Toulifaut. This wine is crafted predominantly from Merlot. Total production amounts to approximately 11,300 bottles.
Vinification and ageing
The wines of Château La Croix Toulifaut are aged in barrels. The estate's consulting oenologist is Michel Rolland.
- Appellation
- Pomerol
- Commune
- Pomerol
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Famille Jean-François Janoueix
- Technical direction
- Michel Rolland
- Surface area
- 1.9 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 85%, Cabernet Franc 15%
Practical information
- Address
- Pomerol
- Contact form
- Contact the estate