Château Lion Perruchon
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Château Lion Perruchon is a 10-hectare winegrowing estate in Lussac-Saint-Émilion. Owned by Patricia Munck, it is HVE-certified and dates back to the 16th century, producing red wines predominantly made from Merlot.
Identity
Château Lion Perruchon is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Lussac, in the Gironde département. It is owned by Patricia Munck.
History and philosophy
The history of Château Lion Perruchon is said to date back to the 16th century. The estate was taken over in 2001. Today, it has been certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) since 2019 and is a member of the Vignerons Indépendants de France.
Appellations
The estate produces wines under the Lussac-Saint-Émilion appellation. Certain cuvées may also be labelled as Bordeaux.
Practical information
Château Lion Perruchon is located at 7 D122E4, 33570 Lussac. The estate is open Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 17:00, all year round. Visits are by appointment. The team speaks French and English. You can contact the estate by phone on 05 57 74 58 21 or by email at lionperruchon@sfr.fr.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who owns Château Lion Perruchon?
- Château Lion Perruchon is owned by Patricia Munck. This winegrowing estate is situated in the commune of Lussac, in the Gironde département, and has been certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) since 2019. The estate is also a member of the Vignerons Indépendants de France, highlighting its dedication to environmentally friendly viticulture and its terroir.
- What is the surface area and grape variety breakdown of Château Lion Perruchon's vineyard?
- The vineyard at Château Lion Perruchon extends over an area of 10 hectares. The vines, with an average age of 30 years, are planted on clay-limestone soils. The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot (90%), complemented by a 10% proportion of Cabernet Franc, typical of the Bordeaux wine region.
- Which appellations are produced at Château Lion Perruchon?
- Château Lion Perruchon primarily produces wines under the Lussac-Saint-Émilion appellation. In addition, some cuvées crafted by the estate can also be labelled under the Bordeaux appellation. This diversity allows the estate to offer a varied range of wines, reflecting the region's rich heritage and tradition.
- How are vinification and ageing carried out at Château Lion Perruchon?
- The harvest at Château Lion Perruchon is carried out by hand. For certain cuvées, such as "Simple Red", ageing takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Other wines, notably the "La Griffe" cuvée, can undergo a more complex ageing process in vats and barrels, with a portion in one-wine oak casks and another in new oak. The estate also uses concrete vats for vinification, and ageing in new oak barrels is practised for specific productions.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Lion Perruchon covers an area of 10 hectares. The vines, with an average age of 30 years, are planted on clay-limestone soils. The grape varieties are dominated by Merlot (90%) and complemented by Cabernet Franc (10%).
Signature cuvées
Château Lion Perruchon offers several cuvées. Château Lion Perruchon "Simple Red", a red wine crafted mainly from Merlot (80%), Cabernet Franc (15%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%), comes from selected parcels (Les Nauves and Le Barrail). The "La Griffe" cuvée is also a red wine. The estate produces an average of 10,000 bottles per year.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting is carried out by hand. For the "Simple Red" cuvée, ageing takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Other wines, such as the "La Griffe" cuvée, benefit from ageing in vats and barrels, with a portion aged in one-wine oak casks and another in new oak. The estate also uses concrete vats for vinification. Ageing may be carried out in new oak barrels for specific bottlings.
- Appellations
- Lussac-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
- Commune
- Lussac
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Patricia Munck
- Surface area
- 10 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 10%
Practical information
- Address
- 7 D122E4, 33570 Lussac
- Phone
- 0033 5 57 74 58 21
- lionperruchon@sfr.fr
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Du lundi au vendredi de 08:00 à 17:00, toute l'année
- Visits
- sur rendez-vous