Château la Rose Pourret
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Château La Rose Pourret, located in Saint-Émilion, is an organic certified winegrowing estate since 2021. It produces red wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation on a sandy-clay terroir.
Identity
Château La Rose Pourret is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Émilion, in Gironde. It is managed by Philippe Warion.
History and philosophy
Château La Rose Pourret is committed to an environmentally friendly approach, holding organic farming certification since 2021.
Appellations
Château La Rose Pourret produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Practical information
Château La Rose Pourret is located in Saint-Émilion (33330). The estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 57 24 71 13 or by email at larosepourret@outlook.fr. The estate offers small-group or private guided tours, with on-site accommodation available. Summer activities, such as gourmet picnics in the vineyards, are also organised. An on-site restaurant, Le Comptoir de La Rose, welcomes guests. The estate accepts payments by cheque, cash, and bank card, and provides tours in English. On-site parking is available. The property holds the Best of Wine Tourism and Vignobles & Découvertes labels. International wine shipping is possible. Pets are welcome.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château La Rose Pourret located and who manages it?
- Château La Rose Pourret is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Émilion, in Gironde. It is managed by Philippe Warion. Easily accessible, the estate lies in the heart of the Saint-Émilion wine region and offers a comprehensive visitor experience including on-site accommodation and dining.
- What is Château La Rose Pourret's approach to viticulture?
- Château La Rose Pourret is actively committed to environmentally friendly practices, having achieved organic farming certification in 2021. The vineyard extends over 8 to 10 hectares in a single contiguous block, with hand-harvested grapes. The grape varieties include Merlot and Cabernet Franc, cultivated on a sandy-clay terroir with an iron pan (crasse de fer) subsoil.
- What are the characteristics of the wines produced by Château La Rose Pourret?
- Château La Rose Pourret produces exclusively red wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. Plot-by-plot vinification is carried out to best express the nuances of the terroir. The wines are aged in French oak barrels, lending the cuvées a complexity and structure characteristic of the appellation.
- Does Château La Rose Pourret offer activities or services for visitors?
- Yes, Château La Rose Pourret offers various visitor services, including small-group and private guided tours. The estate also features on-site accommodation and a restaurant, Le Comptoir de La Rose. Summer activities such as gourmet picnics in the vineyards are also organised. The estate accepts multiple payment methods, and tours are available in English. Pets are welcome, and on-site parking is provided.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château La Rose Pourret vineyard spans an area of approximately 8 to 10 hectares in a single contiguous block around the château. The terroir is characterised by sandy-clay soils over an iron pan (crasse de fer) subsoil. The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Signature cuvées
The estate's principal cuvée is Château La Rose Pourret. The red wines produced are crafted to express the distinctive characteristics of their terroir.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification at Château La Rose Pourret is plot-by-plot. The wines are aged in French oak barrels.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Technical direction
- Philippe Warion
- Surface area
- 8 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Practical information
- Address
- S.C.E.A Château La Rose Pourret, 33330 Saint-Emilion
- Phone
- 05 57 24 71 13
- Contact form
- Contact the estate