Château les Vieux Maurins
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Located in Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens and Escoussans, Château les Vieux Maurins is a 5-hectare winegrowing estate producing wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC. It is managed by SCEA Vignobles Dubourg.
Identity
Château les Vieux Maurins is a winegrowing estate affiliated with SCEA Vignobles Dubourg, with Michel Goudal also cited as owner. The estate is situated in Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens and Escoussans, in Gironde.
History and philosophy
Château les Vieux Maurins is associated with SCEA Vignobles Dubourg.
Appellations
The estate produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru and Saint-Émilion appellations.
Practical information
The estate is located at 187, les Maurins, 33330 Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, with an additional address in the commune of Escoussans, 33760. For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 57 24 62 96 or 05 56 23 93 08, and by email at les-vieux-maurins@wanadoo.fr or bdubourg@wanadoo.fr. The cellar is open every day of the year, Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 to 18:00. No on-site accommodation is available. Bus access is possible. French is spoken. Services include direct cellar-door sales.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château les Vieux Maurins located and what is its surface area?
- Château les Vieux Maurins is located in Gironde, across the communes of Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens and Escoussans. The vineyard covers an area of 5 hectares on clay-limestone soils, with vines averaging 45 years of age.
- Which grape varieties are grown and which appellations are produced by the estate?
- The grape varieties planted at Château les Vieux Maurins are predominantly Merlot (70%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (15%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (15%). The estate produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru and Saint-Émilion appellations. The main cuvée is Château Maurins Grand Cru, crafted from 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
- How are vinification and ageing carried out at Château les Vieux Maurins?
- Harvesting at Château les Vieux Maurins is mechanical. Vinification is carried out in various vessels, including oak barrels, concrete, and stainless steel vats. Ageing takes place primarily in vats (70%), with a portion in new oak barrels (10%) and the remainder in seasoned barrels (20%).
- What are the cellar's opening hours and available services?
- The tasting cellar at Château les Vieux Maurins is open every day of the year, Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 to 18:00. The estate offers direct cellar-door sales. Access by bus is possible and the team speaks French. There is no accommodation available on site.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château les Vieux Maurins vineyard spans 5 hectares on clay-limestone soils. The vines have an average age of 45 years. The grape varieties planted comprise 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate does not purchase external grapes.
Signature cuvées
The estate's principal cuvée is Château Maurins Grand Cru. This wine is crafted from a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting is carried out mechanically. Vinification takes place in various vessels, including oak barrels, concrete, and stainless steel vats. Ageing is conducted 70% in vats, 10% in new oak barrels, and 20% in barrels of one or more previous fills.
- Appellations
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Escoussans
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- SCEA Vignobles Dubourg
- Surface area
- 5 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%
Practical information
- Address
- 187, les MAURINS, 33760 ESCOUSSANS
- Phone
- 05 56 23 93 08
- bdubourg@wanadoo.fr
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre, Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi, Dimanche De 09h00 à 18h00
- Visits
- Vente à la propriété