Château Lafon
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Château Lafon, also known as Château Raymond-Lafon, is a family-owned estate located in Sauternes. It produces sweet wines under the Sauternes appellation.
Identity
Château Lafon, also known as Château Raymond-Lafon, is a family-owned winegrowing estate situated in the commune of Sauternes, in Gironde. It has been owned by the Meslier family since 1972.
History and philosophy
The Meslier family began production at Château Raymond-Lafon in 1972. The château's façade underwent a colour change in 2000. In parallel, Château Lafon-Rochet was acquired by the Tesseron family in 1960. Today, it is managed by Basile Tesseron and owned by Michel Tesseron and Caroline Poniatowska. The latter estate is classified as a 4e cru classé.
The appellations
Château Raymond-Lafon produces wines under the AOC Sauternes appellation.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Lafon located?
- Château Lafon is established in the commune of Sauternes, in Gironde. Its vineyards are located within the geographical boundary of the Sauternes appellation.
- Who owns Château Lafon?
- Château Lafon is a family property. The Meslier family has owned and managed production at the estate since 1972.
- What style of wine is produced at Château Lafon?
- Château Lafon mainly produces sweet white wines under the Sauternes controlled appellation of origin, led by its flagship cuvée, Château Raymond-Lafon.
- What is the surface area of Château Lafon's vineyard?
- Château Lafon's vineyard, dedicated to the production of Sauternes wines, spans an active surface area of 45 hectares.
The vineyard (terroir)
Château Lafon, which produces Sauternes wines, cultivates a vineyard with an active surface area of 45 hectares. It is located in the commune of Sauternes.
Flagship cuvées
The estate's main cuvée is Château Raymond-Lafon, a sweet white wine. The estate produces approximately 120,000 bottles of this cuvée. The second wine, Les Pèlerins de Lafon-Rochet, is produced in quantities of around 70,000 bottles. Serving the wines at a temperature of around 12 degrees is recommended.
- Appellation
- Sauternes
- Commune
- Sauternes
- Wine region
- Graves & Sauternais
- Owner
- famille Meslier
- Technical direction
- Henri Boyer
- Surface area
- 45 ha
- Second wine
- Les Pèlerins de Lafon-Rochet
- Grape varieties
- Sémillon 80%, Sauvignon blanc 20%
Practical information
- Address
- 4, Aux Puits, 33210 SAUTERNES
- Phone
- +33556631588
- Contact form
- Contact the estate