Château Léhoul
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Located in Langon, Château Léhoul produces wines in the Graves Rouge AOC. Managed by EARL FONTA ET FILS, the winegrowing estate covers 10 hectares of sandy gravel soils with vines averaging 25 years of age.
Identity
Château Léhoul is located in Langon, in the Gironde. It is managed by EARL FONTA ET FILS, with Eric Fonta as its owner.
History and Philosophy
The estate's history dates back at least to the late 18th century, marked by the sale of the property by Georges Lehoult to Jean Clavie in 1798. The estate has evolved over the years, cementing its deep roots in the Bordeaux wine region.
Appellations
Château Léhoul produces wines under the Graves Rouge AOC appellation.
Practical Information
Château Léhoul is located on Route d'Auros in Langon (33210). Visits to the estate are available by appointment. The tasting cellar is open daily from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm, preferably by appointment.
For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 56 63 54 74 or by email at chateaulehoul@orange.fr.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Léhoul located and who is its current owner?
- Château Léhoul is situated in Langon, in the Gironde. It is currently managed by EARL FONTA ET FILS, with Eric Fonta as its owner. The estate's history reflects long-standing roots in the Bordeaux wine region, with records dating back at least to the late 18th century, reinforcing its winegrowing identity and tradition.
- What is the surface area of Château Léhoul's vineyard and what are its grape varieties?
- The Château Léhoul vineyard spans a total area of around 10 hectares. For red wines, 6.50 hectares are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Merlot (40%), Malbec (8%), Petit Verdot (7%), and Cabernet Franc (5%). The 3 hectares dedicated to white wines are planted with Sauvignon (60%) and Sémillon (40%), showcasing a diversity of grape varieties suited to the sandy gravel terroir.
- Which appellations and cuvées are produced by Château Léhoul?
- Château Léhoul produces wines under the Graves Rouge AOC appellation. The estate crafts several distinct cuvées. For red wines, it offers the "Graves" cuvée and the "Graves Plénitude" cuvée. For white wines, the estate offers a "Graves" cuvée alongside a "Graves Château Léhoul fûts de chêne" cuvée, each expressing the distinctive qualities of the appellation.
- How are wines vinified and aged at Château Léhoul?
- Red wine vinification involves a maceration period of 15 to 28 days, followed by 16 to 18 months of ageing to refine structure and aromas. For white wines, ageing is shorter, lasting between 5 and 8 months to preserve freshness and aromatic qualities. Harvesting is carried out by hand for both red and white grapes.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The Château Léhoul vineyard spans a total area of approximately 10 hectares. The soil is characterised by sandy gravel. The vines have an average age of 25 years. Planting density ranges between 5,000 and 5,700 vines per hectare.
The surface area dedicated to red grape varieties is 6.50 hectares, planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Merlot (40%), Malbec (8%), Petit Verdot (7%), and Cabernet Franc (5%). The white vineyard covers 3 hectares, with a blend of grape varieties consisting of Sauvignon (60%) and Sémillon (40%). Harvesting is carried out by hand for both red and white vines.
Signature Cuvées
The estate offers several cuvées. In red, these include the "Graves" cuvée as well as the "Graves Plénitude" cuvée. In white, the estate produces a "Graves" cuvée and another cuvée named "Graves Château Léhoul fûts de chêne".
Vinification and Ageing
For the red wines, maceration lasts from 15 to 28 days, followed by ageing for 16 to 18 months. For the white wines, ageing ranges from 5 to 8 months.
- Appellation
- Graves
- Commune
- Langon
- Wine region
- Graves & Sauternais
- Owner
- Eric FONTA
- Surface area
- 10 ha
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Merlot 40%, Malbec 8%, Petit Verdot 7%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Sauvignon 60%, Sémillon 40%
Practical information
- Address
- Route d'Auros, 33210 Langon
- Phone
- 05 56 63 54 74
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Tous les jours de 8h30 à 20h sur rendez-vous de préférence.
- Visits
- Oui sur rendez-vous