Château Lousteauneuf
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Château Lousteauneuf, a family-run Cru Bourgeois estate in Valeyrac, Médoc, cultivates 28 hectares on Graves de Garonne gravel soils planted with 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 14% Petit Verdot, and 7% Cabernet Franc. Certified HVE 3, it ages its wines for 16 months in oak barrels (75% new) and welcomes visitors for tours.
Identity
Château Lousteauneuf is a family-owned winegrowing estate situated in Valeyrac, in the Gironde département. It is currently managed by Bruno Segond.
History and philosophy
Château Lousteauneuf is rooted in family tradition. The estate is classified as a Cru Bourgeois.
Appellations
Château Lousteauneuf produces wines under the Médoc appellation.
Practical information
Château Lousteauneuf is located at 2 route de Lousteauneuf, 33340 Valeyrac. You can contact the estate on 05 56 41 52 11 or by email at chateau.lousteauneuf@wanadoo.fr. The tasting and sales cellar is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00, and by appointment at weekends. Vineyard tours are available, and the estate features modern cellars. Direct cellar-door sales and mail order are available. The estate can welcome visitors in English and Spanish.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary appellation of Château Lousteauneuf?
- Château Lousteauneuf produces wines under the Médoc appellation. This appellation is located in the Médoc sub-region, north of Bordeaux.
- What is the vineyard area and grape varieties at Château Lousteauneuf?
- The Château Lousteauneuf vineyard extends over 28 hectares. It is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (29%), Petit Verdot (14%), and Cabernet Franc (7%).
- What viticultural approach is practised at Château Lousteauneuf?
- Château Lousteauneuf is certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) Level 3, demonstrating its commitment to environmentally friendly winegrowing practices.
- Does Château Lousteauneuf offer tours and tastings?
- Yes, Château Lousteauneuf offers tours of its vineyard. The cellar door is open Monday to Friday and by appointment at weekends for wine purchases and tastings.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Lousteauneuf vineyard spans 28 hectares, with a planting density of 5,000 vines per hectare. The soils consist of Graves de Garonne gravel. The average age of the vines is 35 years. The grape varieties planted comprise Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (29%), Petit Verdot (14%), and Cabernet Franc (7%). The estate practises viticulture certified HVE 3.
Flagship cuvées
The estate produces several cuvées, notably Château Lousteauneuf. The estate's second wine is Le Second de Lousteauneuf. Other notable cuvées include Lousteauneuf le Grand, as well as Château Haut Grignon.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification includes cold pre-fermentation maceration. Ageing takes place in oak barrels for 16 months, with 75% new oak. For the Lousteauneuf le Grand cuvée, the Petit Verdot is vinified and aged in amphorae.
- Appellation
- Médoc
- Commune
- Valeyrac
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Bruno Segond
- Surface area
- 28 ha
- Second wine
- Le second de Lousteauneuf
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 29%, Petit Verdot 14%, Cabernet Franc 7%
Practical information
- Address
- 2 route de Lousteauneuf, 33340 VALEYRAC
- Phone
- 05 56 41 52 11
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Du lundi au vendredi de 9h à 12h et de 14h à 18h. Sur rendez-vous le week-end.
- Visits
- Visites du vignoble