Château Liouner
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Château Liouner, owned by Pascal Bosq, is located in Listrac. This family-run winegrowing estate covers 25 hectares and produces wines in the Listrac-Médoc and Bordeaux appellations.
Identity
Château Liouner is located in the commune of Listrac. The estate is owned by Pascal Bosq. Oenologists Marc Quertinier and Sandra Dubosq support the estate.
History and philosophy
The Boscq family acquired the estate in the 1920s and has passed it down through generations, with Pascal Bosq representing the fourth generation at the helm.
The appellations
Château Liouner produces wines under the Listrac-Médoc appellation and under the Bordeaux appellation.
Practical information
Château Liouner is located at 10, route de Benon, 33480 Listrac. For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 56 58 05 62 or by email at bosq.fils@orange.fr. The estate boasts a vibrant wine tourism offering, including open days and practical workshops in the vineyard.
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Official estate websiteFrequently asked questions
- Who is the current owner of Château Liouner and how long has the family managed the estate?
- Château Liouner is owned by Pascal Bosq. The Boscq family acquired this winegrowing estate in the 1920s and has handed it down from generation to generation. Pascal Bosq represents the fourth generation at the helm, continuing a long-standing family heritage in winemaking in Listrac-Médoc. He is supported by oenologists Marc Quertinier and Sandra Dubosq.
- What is the size of the vineyard and which main grape varieties are grown at Château Liouner?
- The Château Liouner vineyard covers an area of 25 hectares. The estate's soils are characterised by gravelly rises and clay-limestone parcels. Regarding the grape varieties, the estate primarily cultivates Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Sauvignon. This diversity enables the production of varied cuvées across multiple appellations.
- Under which appellations are Château Liouner wines produced and what are the signature cuvées?
- Château Liouner produces wines under the Listrac-Médoc and Bordeaux appellations. Among the estate's flagship bottlings, Château Liouner Cru Bourgeois is the primary cuvée. Another notable release is the cuvée Pierre, made with a majority of Petit Verdot. The estate also offers a rosé wine named La Rosée de Liouner, as well as L'Aile de Liouner.
- Does Château Liouner offer wine tourism activities?
- Yes, Château Liouner offers a rich wine tourism programme. Visitors can attend open days hosted by the estate. Furthermore, the estate provides opportunities to take part in hands-on work directly in the vineyard, offering an immersive experience to discover the various stages of viticulture and winemaking in the heart of Listrac-Médoc.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard spans an area of 25 hectares. The soils consist of gravelly rises and clay-limestone outcrops. The primary grape varieties grown are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Sauvignon.
Flagship cuvées
The estate offers several cuvées. Château Liouner Cru Bourgeois represents the main cuvée. The cuvée Pierre is crafted with a majority of Petit Verdot. The estate also produces a rosé wine, La Rosée de Liouner, as well as L'Aile de Liouner.
- Appellations
- Listrac-Médoc, Bordeaux
- Commune
- Listrac
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Pascal Bosq
- Technical direction
- Marc Quertinier, Sandra Dubosq
- Surface area
- 25 ha
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon
Practical information
- Address
- 10, route de Benon, 33480 LISTRAC
- Phone
- +33556580562
- bosq.fils@orange.fr
- Contact form
- Contact the estate