Château Loupiac-Gaudiet
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Château Loupiac-Gaudiet produces sweet white botrytised wines in the Loupiac appellation. Managed by Daniel Sanfourche, the winegrowing estate spans approximately 20 hectares on clay-gravel soils, planted predominantly with Sémillon.
Estate Overview
Château Loupiac-Gaudiet is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Loupiac, in the Gironde department. The property is managed by Daniel Sanfourche.
History and Philosophy
Château Loupiac-Gaudiet focuses its expertise on crafting still white wines. The estate has notably implemented sustainable viticulture (lutte raisonnée) across certain vintages.
Appellations
Château Loupiac-Gaudiet crafts wines under the Loupiac appellation.
Winemaking and Ageing
Ageing for the wines of Château Loupiac-Gaudiet lasts between 12 and 16 months.
Practical Information
Château Loupiac-Gaudiet is located at 52, route de Saint-Macaire, 33410 Loupiac. For enquiries, you can reach the estate by phone at +33 (0)5 56 62 99 88 or by email at ml@loupiacgaudiet.com.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Loupiac-Gaudiet located?
- Château Loupiac-Gaudiet is situated in the commune of Loupiac, in the Gironde department. Its address is 52, route de Saint-Macaire, 33410 Loupiac. This winegrowing estate sits on a clay-gravel hillside overlooking the Garonne river, in the Premières Côtes de Bordeaux and Sainte-Foy area, a sector linked to the Entre-Deux-Mers terroir.
- What is the size of the vineyard and its main grape varieties?
- The vineyard of Château Loupiac-Gaudiet spans approximately 20 hectares. The plantings are predominantly Sémillon, making up 95% of the vineyard, complemented by Sauvignon and Muscadelle. The estate does not buy in grapes and vinifies exclusively its own fruit.
- What style of wine does Château Loupiac-Gaudiet produce?
- Château Loupiac-Gaudiet specialises in sweet, botrytised white wines produced under the Loupiac appellation. These wines are celebrated for their rich complexity, with Sémillon being the hallmark grape variety that defines both the estate and the appellation.
- How long are the wines of Château Loupiac-Gaudiet aged?
- The wines produced by Château Loupiac-Gaudiet undergo an ageing period ranging from 12 to 16 months. This cellar stage is essential for developing the characteristic aromatic depth and complexity of these sweet, botrytised white wines.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The Château Loupiac-Gaudiet vineyard covers an area of around 20 hectares. It sits on a south-facing hillside overlooking the Garonne river. The soils are predominantly clay-gravel. The terroir of Entre-Deux-Mers is associated with this property, set within the Premières Côtes de Bordeaux and the Sainte-Foy area.
The estate's grape varieties are dominated by Sémillon (95%), complemented by Sauvignon and Muscadelle, according to records dating back to the 2011 vintage. The estate does not purchase external grapes, vinifying exclusively its own harvest.
Signature Cuvées
The wines produced by Château Loupiac-Gaudiet are sweet, botrytised white wines, widely praised for their complexity. Sémillon is the signature grape variety in the blend of these cuvées.
- Appellation
- Loupiac
- Commune
- Loupiac
- Wine region
- Entre-deux-Mers
- Owner
- Daniel Sanfourche
- Surface area
- 20 ha
- Grape varieties
- Sémillon 95%, Sauvignon, Muscadelle
Practical information
- Address
- 52, route de Saint-Macaire, 33410 LOUPIAC
- Phone
- 05 56 62 99 88
- Contact form
- Contact the estate