Château la Valade
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Château La Valade is an estate in the Fronsac appellation, managed by Bernard Roux. Its 10-hectare vineyard on clay-limestone soils is planted mainly with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec, producing barrel-aged wines.
Identity
Château La Valade is a winegrowing estate located in Fronsac, in the Gironde department. It is owned by Bernard Roux.
History and philosophy
The estate favours a conventional viticultural approach across its entire vineyard. Both vinification and ageing follow traditional methods for crafting its wines.
Appellations
Château La Valade produces wines under the Fronsac Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée. The estate does not purchase external grapes.
Key wines
The wines of Château La Valade are crafted through traditional vinification with long maceration. Ageing is carried out in oak barrels for 12 to 15 months. Annual production is approximately 60,000 bottles.
Practical information
Château La Valade is located at 2, La Valade, 33126 Fronsac. For further information, the estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0) 5 57 24 96 71 or by email at chateaulavalade@orange.fr.
The cellar door shop is open from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Visits are available without an appointment, except on Sundays. Groups are also welcome.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary appellation of Château La Valade?
- Château La Valade primarily produces wines under the Fronsac Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée.
- What is the surface area of Château La Valade's vineyard and what grape varieties are grown?
- The vineyard of Château La Valade covers 10 hectares. The grape varieties consist predominantly of Merlot (87%), complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (8%) and Malbec (5%).
- What type of soil characterises the terroir of Château La Valade?
- The terroir of Château La Valade is characterised by clay-limestone soils, which are ideal for viticulture.
- Can you visit Château La Valade?
- Yes, Château La Valade offers visits without prior booking, except on Sundays. Groups are also welcome. The cellar shop is open from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château La Valade extends over an area of 10 hectares on clay-limestone soils. The average vine age is between 30 and 35 years. The grape variety distribution is dominated by Merlot (87%), complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (8%) and Malbec (5%).
- Appellations
- Fronsac, Canon-Fronsac
- Commune
- Fronsac
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Bernard Roux
- Surface area
- 10 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 87%, Cabernet Sauvignon 8%, Malbec 5%
Practical information
- Address
- 2, La Valade, 33126 Fronsac
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- De 9h00 à 19h00
- Visits
- Visite sans rendez-vous sauf le dimanche. Groupes bienvenus.