Château Lusseau
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Château Lusseau, a family-owned estate for over a century in Ayguemorte-les-Graves, is committed to organic viticulture. It produces red and white Graves wines from a 7-hectare vineyard.
Identity
Château Lusseau is located in the commune of Ayguemorte-les-Graves, in Gironde. It is owned by Bérengère Quellien.
History and philosophy
Château Lusseau has been a family-owned estate for over a century. The property is committed to a working philosophy based on organic viticulture, confirmed by AB - Agriculture Biologique certification.
Appellations
Château Lusseau produces wines under the Graves appellation, with cuvées in both Graves Rouge and Graves Blanc.
Practical information
Château Lusseau is located at 6 route de Lusseau, 33640 Ayguemorte-les-Graves.
The cellar door is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Visits and tastings are available by appointment on weekdays, weekends, and public holidays. A 60-minute guided tour is offered for groups of 5 to 30 people.
The estate offers experiences such as "La terrasse de Lusseau", featuring visits, tastings, and appetisers, as well as "La COMBO Accrobranche puis Dégustations".
Card payments are accepted.
To contact the estate: telephone on +33 6 63 15 06 45, email contactchateaulusseau@gmail.com or berengere@chateaulusseau.com. For event organisation, the telephone number is 05 56 32 43 21 and email berengere@chateaulusseau.com.
Internet access is available at the estate.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Lusseau located and who is the current owner?
- Château Lusseau is located in the commune of Ayguemorte-les-Graves, in Gironde. It is currently owned by Bérengère Quellien. This winegrowing estate has been a family property for over a century, combining traditional heritage with a commitment to organic viticulture, confirmed by official certification. The estate is open for tours and tastings by appointment.
- What is the size of the vineyard and what are the characteristics of its terroir?
- The Château Lusseau vineyard covers a total area of 7 hectares. Its terroir features sandy-gravel soils resting on a clay subsoil. Both red and white vines have an average age of 30 years and are planted at a density of 6,666 vines per hectare. These geological conditions and mature vines contribute significantly to the expression of the estate's wines.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château Lusseau and under which appellation are the wines produced?
- Château Lusseau grows several grape varieties across its vineyard. The red vines comprise 55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Malbec. The white vines consist of 45% Sauvignon, 45% Sémillon, and 10% Muscadelle. All wines are produced under the Graves appellation, with distinct cuvées in Graves Rouge and Graves Blanc reflecting regional winemaking traditions.
- What are the vinification and ageing methods at Château Lusseau, and are there any special cuvées?
- Vinification for red wines involves a maceration period of 10 to 15 days, followed by 12 months of ageing. White wines are aged for 8 months. The estate produces a notable cuvée, Château Lusseau – Cuvée Bérengère, which is aged exclusively in vats without oak influence to enhance fresh fruit expression. Harvesting is carried out by hand across all parcels.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Lusseau vineyard spans a total surface area of 7 hectares. The soils are sandy-gravel with a clay subsoil. The red vines have an average age of 30 years, as do the white vines. The planting density is 6,666 vines per hectare.
The grape variety blend for the red vineyard consists of 55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Malbec. For the white vineyard, it is 45% Sauvignon, 45% Sémillon, and 10% Muscadelle.
The harvest is carried out by hand.
Flagship cuvées
The estate offers a Graves cuvée. The Château Lusseau – Cuvée Bérengère cuvée is crafted without oak barrel ageing, prioritising pure fruit expression.
Vinification and ageing
Maceration for the red wines lasts between 10 and 15 days, followed by 12 months of ageing. The white wines are aged for 8 months. Cuvée Bérengère is aged exclusively in vats.
- Appellation
- Graves
- Commune
- Ayguemorte-les-Graves
- Wine region
- Graves & Sauternais
- Owner
- Bérengère Quellien
- Surface area
- 7 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 55%, Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Malbec 5%, Sauvignon 45%, Sémillon 45%, Muscadelle 10%
Practical information
- Address
- 6 route de Lusseau, 33640 Ayguemorte les Graves
- Phone
- 06 63 15 06 45
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- du lundi au vendredi de 9h à 12h, ainsi que de 14h à 18h
- Visits
- La terrasse de LUSSEAU : Visites, Dégustations & bouchées apéritives (90 minutes)