Château Lafon la Tuilerie
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Located in Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse, Château Lafon la Tuilerie produces Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines. Spanning 2 hectares of clay-limestone soils planted entirely with Merlot, the estate practices sustainable viticulture and ages its wines in new oak barrels.
Identity
Château Lafon la Tuilerie is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse, in the Gironde department. It is owned by EARL Lafon.
History and philosophy
The estate is committed to an integrated viticultural approach, dedicated to sustainable agricultural management and cultural practices throughout the vineyard.
The appellations
Château Lafon la Tuilerie produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Practical information
Château Lafon la Tuilerie is open for visits year-round, by appointment. Tastings are available. The estate is accessible by coach.
Opening hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. To arrange an appointment, please contact the estate at +33 (0)6 89 33 20 20 or by email at pierre-lafon@wanadoo.fr. The team welcomes visitors in French and English.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Château Lafon la Tuilerie?
- Château Lafon la Tuilerie produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. The estate is situated in Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse, within the Saint-Émilion wine region.
- What grape varieties are planted at Château Lafon la Tuilerie?
- The vineyard of Château Lafon la Tuilerie is planted entirely with Merlot, representing 100% of the estate's grape varieties. The vines have an average age of 45 years.
- How large is the vineyard of Château Lafon la Tuilerie, and what is its terroir?
- The Château Lafon la Tuilerie vineyard covers an area of 2 hectares. The vines grow on clay-limestone soils, characteristic of the region.
- Is Château Lafon la Tuilerie committed to environmentally friendly practices?
- Yes, Château Lafon la Tuilerie employs integrated farm management (Agriculture Raisonnée), demonstrating its commitment to environmentally conscious viticultural practices.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Lafon la Tuilerie covers 2 hectares. The vines, with an average age of 45 years, are planted on clay-limestone soils. The grape variety planted is exclusively Merlot, and the vines are pruned using the single Guyot system.
Flagship cuvées
The estate's average annual production is approximately 12,000 bottles. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification takes place in stainless steel vats. Ageing is carried out entirely in new oak barrels.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- EARL LAFON
- Surface area
- 2 ha
- Certifications
- Agriculture Raisonnée
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 100%
Practical information
- Address
- Château Lafon La Tuilerie, 33330 ST ETIENNE DE LISSE
- Phone
- 06 89 33 20 20
- Opening hours
- Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi De 08h00 à 18h00
- Visits
- Sur rendez-vous : 06 89 33 20 20