Château le Loup
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Château le Loup, located in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, produces Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines across 6 hectares. Set on clay-limestone soils, the vineyard is planted equally with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The estate is certified ISO 14001 and AGRICONFIANCE.
Identity
Château le Loup is situated in the commune of Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, in the Gironde department. It takes its name from the lieu-dit where all of its vines are planted.
History and philosophy
The estate holds ISO 14001 and AGRICONFIANCE certifications, reflecting its committed environmental practices in managing both the vineyard and the property.
Appellations
Château le Loup produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. The estate is located on the northern slopes of Saint-Émilion, right at the boundary of the appellation.
Practical information
Address: 633 Route du Castellot, 33330 Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes
Telephone: 05 57 24 70 71
Email: contact@udpse.com
Opening hours: The estate is open Monday to Saturday, from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. Groups are welcome, and the site is accessible by coach. Languages spoken for visitor reception include German, English, French, and Chinese.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Château le Loup?
- Château le Loup produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
- What is the vineyard area of Château le Loup and which grape varieties are grown?
- The Château le Loup vineyard covers 6 hectares, planted with 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc.
- What environmental certifications does Château le Loup hold?
- Château le Loup holds ISO 14001 and AGRICONFIANCE environmental certifications, reflecting its commitment to sustainable management.
- What is the dominant soil type at Château le Loup?
- The terroir of Château le Loup is characterised by clay-limestone soils, which shape the distinctive expression of the estate's wines.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château le Loup vineyard spans 6 hectares on clay-limestone soils. The vines have an average age of around 40 years. The grape variety breakdown is 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc.
Key cuvées
Crafted from Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the wine of Château le Loup offers a characteristic expression of its clay-limestone terroir.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting is carried out both manually and mechanically. Vinification takes place in stainless steel vats. For ageing, 30% of the wine is aged in new oak barrels and 70% in barrels of one or more previous fills. The final blend is typically 63% Merlot and 37% Cabernet Franc.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Surface area
- 6 ha
- Certifications
- AGRICONFIANCE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 50%, Cabernet Franc 50%
Practical information
- Address
- 633 Route du Castellot, 33330 Saint-Christophe des Bardes
- Phone
- 05 57 24 70 71
- contact@udpse.com
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi De 09h30 à 18h30