Château la Vieille Croix
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Château La Vieille Croix is an 8.80-hectare winegrowing estate in Saillans, in Fronsac. Owned by Serge and Isabelle Dupuy, it produces wines using conventional viticulture on clay-limestone soils, with 50-year-old vines.
Identity
Château La Vieille Croix is a winegrowing estate located in Saillans, in the Gironde department. It is owned by Serge and Isabelle Dupuy.
History and philosophy
The estate is rooted in local winemaking traditions, with a commitment to conventional viticulture. Production aims to express the full potential of the region's traditional grape varieties.
Appellations
Château La Vieille Croix produces wines under the Fronsac appellation.
Practical information
The estate is located at La Croix, 33141 Saillans. Visits are available by appointment by calling +33 (0)6 29 51 22 16 or by email at vignoblesinvindia@invindia.fr.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château La Vieille Croix located?
- Château La Vieille Croix is situated in the commune of Saillans, in the Gironde department, within the Fronsac appellation on Bordeaux's Right Bank.
- What are the characteristics of the Château La Vieille Croix vineyard?
- The vineyard spans 8.80 hectares on clay-limestone soils over molasse du Fronsadais. The grape varieties are dominated by Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%), with vines averaging around 50 years of age.
- Which appellations are produced by Château La Vieille Croix?
- Château La Vieille Croix produces wines exclusively under the Fronsac appellation, renowned for its characterful red wines.
- How are the wines of Château La Vieille Croix vinified and aged?
- Vinification takes place in small concrete vats with plot-by-plot selection. Macerations are extended (30 to 40 days). Ageing is carried out in French oak barrels, comprising both new and one-wine barrels.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard covers an area of 8.80 hectares. The soils are clay-limestone, resting on the local molasse du Fronsadais subsoil. The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%). The average age of the vines is 50 years.
Flagship cuvées
Château La Vieille Croix crafts a red wine that reflects the distinct character of its terroir. The wines are carefully vinified to offer an authentic expression of the dominant grape varieties in the blend.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification takes place in small concrete vats using traditional methods, with separate fermentation for each grape variety. A double sorting is carried out before destemming. Maceration lasts between 30 and 40 days. Running off is done directly by gravity into French oak barrels. Ageing takes place in French oak barrels (new and one-wine barrels).
- Appellation
- Fronsac
- Commune
- Saillans
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Serge et Isabelle Dupuy
- Surface area
- 8.8 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 20%
Practical information
- Address
- La Croix, 33141 Saillans
- Phone
- +33 (0)6 29 51 22 16
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Sur rendez-vous