Château la Sablière
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Château La Sablière is a 15-hectare family winegrowing estate located in Saint-Émilion. It primarily cultivates Merlot on sandy-gravel soils and practises sustainable viticulture.
Identity
Château La Sablière is a family-owned estate located in Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde. The Avezou family owns the estate, with Sylvie Avezou serving as manager, while Vincent Trancou oversees vineyard and winery operations.
History and Philosophy
The history of Château La Sablière dates back to before 1876, the year its château was constructed. The estate is a family property handed down through three generations. It is committed to a sustainable viticulture approach, notably marked by mechanical weeding.
Appellations
The parcels of Château La Sablière yield wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château La Sablière located?
- Château La Sablière is located in the commune of Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde. Its precise address is: 1 Sablière, 33330 Saint-Émilion.
- What is the vineyard surface area of Château La Sablière?
- The vineyard at Château La Sablière spans an area of 15 hectares. The average age of the vines is around 45 years.
- What are the main grape varieties grown at Château La Sablière?
- Château La Sablière is predominantly planted with Merlot, which accounts for 90% of the vineyard. Cabernet Sauvignon completes the blend at 10%.
- Which appellations are produced by Château La Sablière?
- Château La Sablière produces wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation. One of its cuvées is notably named Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The vineyard at Château La Sablière covers an area of 15 hectares. The soils are described as sandy-gravel, with sandy-gravelly-ferruginous areas. The average age of the vines is around 45 years. The grape varieties are dominated by Merlot (90%), complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (10%).
Flagship Cuvées
The estate produces wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation. The Saint-Émilion Grand Cru cuvée, crafted from vines averaging around 45 years old, is 100% Merlot. Another cuvée, Les Trois Chênes, is aged in oak barrels.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Famille Avezou
- Technical direction
- Vincent Trancou
- Surface area
- 15 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 90%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Practical information
- Address
- 1 Sablière, 33330 Saint-Émilion
- Phone
- +33557247304
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Possibilité de dégustation et de commande en très grande quantité sur contact