Château Lafleur de Viaud
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Château Lafleur de Viaud is an estate owned by Vignobles Chevalier et Fils, located in Lalande-de-Pomerol. It crafts gravel-grown Lalande-de-Pomerol wines from Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Identity
Château Lafleur de Viaud is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Lalande. The property is owned by the Chevalier family, who acquired it in 1996.
History and philosophy
The history of Château Lafleur de Viaud was marked by the arrival of the Chevalier family in 1996. Since then, the family has dedicated itself to managing and developing the estate, upholding a proud winemaking tradition.
Appellations
The wines of Château Lafleur de Viaud are produced under the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation.
Flagship wines
The estate produces wines that genuinely reflect their appellation. The blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc imparts a harmonious structure to the wines, combining fruit-forward aromas with a refined tannic complexity typical of the local terroir.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Lafleur de Viaud located?
- Château Lafleur de Viaud is located in the commune of Lalande, in the Bordeaux wine region. Its vineyard directly borders the Pomerol appellation.
- What is the main appellation of Château Lafleur de Viaud wines?
- The wines produced by Château Lafleur de Viaud are crafted under the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation, a renowned designation in the Bordeaux vineyard.
- Who owns Château Lafleur de Viaud?
- Château Lafleur de Viaud is owned by the Chevalier family, who acquired the property in 1996 and have since overseen its management and development.
- Which grape varieties are planted at Château Lafleur de Viaud?
- The Château Lafleur de Viaud vineyard is planted primarily with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, classic grape varieties for the region's red wines.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Lafleur de Viaud is distinguished by gravel soils. These sandy gravels are noted for their similarity to those found in neighboring Pomerol estates. The vineyard forms a single contiguous block bordering the Pomerol appellation. The grape varieties grown are Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
- Appellation
- Lalande-de-Pomerol
- Commune
- Lalande-de-Pomerol
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- famille Chevalier
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Practical information
- Address
- Lalande-de-Pomerol
- Contact form
- Contact the estate