Château la Rose Perrière
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Identity
Château La Rose Perrière is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Lussac, in the Gironde department. The estate is managed by Jean-Luc Sylvain, alongside Claire and Rémi Sylvain, representing the fourth generation of the family owners.
History and philosophy
Château La Rose Perrière has been managed by the Sylvain family for over twenty years. Jean-Luc Sylvain acquired the estate in 2003. The property was historically a medieval convent. The estate is committed to environmentally friendly practices, holding the Haute Valeur Environnementale certification and having completed its conversion to organic farming, with organic certification achieved in July 2023.
Appellations
The red wines of Château La Rose Perrière are predominantly produced under the Lussac-Saint-Émilion appellation. Certain terroirs also allow for the production of wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. The estate also crafts a dry white wine under the Bordeaux appellation.
Practical information
Château La Rose Perrière is located in Lussac (33570). Visitors can contact the estate by telephone at +33 (0)5 57 55 14 64 or +33 (0)6 70 08 75 86, or by email at mail@vignobles-jlsylvain.com. The tasting room and shop are open Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. The estate offers tastings and tours of the vineyard, gardens, and cellar, welcoming guests throughout the year. Bed-and-breakfast accommodation is also available, along with tailor-made packages for seminars and corporate events. Credit card payments are accepted and there is disabled access. Guided tours are available in English.
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- What is the history of Château La Rose Perrière and who manages it today?
- Château La Rose Perrière has been managed by the Sylvain family for over twenty years. Jean-Luc Sylvain acquired the estate in 2003 and is now supported by Claire and Rémi Sylvain. The family has been involved in winegrowing for four generations. Historical records suggest that the estate was once a medieval convent, adding to its rich heritage.
- What environmental certifications does Château La Rose Perrière hold?
- Château La Rose Perrière is actively committed to environmentally friendly viticulture. The estate holds Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification, recognising agricultural practices that reduce environmental impact. Additionally, it has completed its conversion to organic farming, achieving official certification in July 2023, reflecting its dedication to sustainable methods.
- What are the main characteristics of the Château La Rose Perrière vineyard?
- The Château La Rose Perrière vineyard covers 14 hectares, characterised by clay-limestone soils well suited to quality viticulture. The grape varieties are dominated by Merlot (80%), supported by Cabernet Franc (10%), Cabernet Sauvignon (7%), and Malbec (3%). The average vine age is 30 years, with some plots reaching around fifty years old. Harvesting is done entirely by hand in small crates to preserve grape quality.
- What styles of wine are produced at Château La Rose Perrière and how are they vinified?
- Château La Rose Perrière primarily produces red wines under the Lussac-Saint-Émilion appellation, alongside select parcels classified as Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. The estate also crafts a second wine, Château La Perrière, and a dry white wine in Vin de France made from Chardonnay. Vinification takes place in 500-litre oak barrels, complemented by wooden and stainless-steel vats. Ageing is conducted in French oak barrels, with 80% new oak, for up to 14 months. Vineyard work—such as leaf removal, green harvesting, picking, and sorting—is carried out entirely by hand.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château La Rose Perrière vineyard covers 14 hectares on clay-limestone soils. The average age of the vines is 30 years, with some parcels reaching around fifty years old. The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot (80%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (10%), Cabernet Sauvignon (7%), and Malbec (3%). Harvesting is carried out entirely by hand, in small crates.
Flagship cuvées
Château La Rose Perrière offers a main red wine cuvée under the Lussac Saint-Émilion appellation, crafted from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec. This wine stands out for its structure and ageing potential of 10 to 15 years. The estate also produces a second wine, Château La Perrière, as well as a Chardonnay-based white wine cuvée classified as Vin de France.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification at Château La Rose Perrière takes place in 500-litre oak barrels, supplemented by wooden and stainless-steel vats. Ageing is carried out in French oak barrels, with 80% new oak. The ageing period can last up to 14 months depending on the vintage. Vineyard operations such as leaf removal, green harvesting, harvesting, and grape sorting are all performed by hand.
- Appellation
- Lussac-Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Lussac
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Famille Sylvain
- Surface area
- 14 ha
- Certifications
- HVE, En conversion agriculture biologique
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%
Practical information
- Address
- Château La Rose Perrière, 33570 LUSSAC
- Phone
- 05 57 55 14 64
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi De 09h00 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h00
- Visits
- visites du vignoble, de ses jardins et de son chai incluant une dégustation de nos vins