Château Lys de Taste
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Château Lys de Taste, located in Queyrac, produces wines in the Médoc appellation. Its 5.80-hectare vineyard is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, and Soreli. The red wines are aged in oak barrels.
Identity
Château Lys de Taste is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Queyrac, in the Gironde. It is renowned for its wines produced in the Médoc appellation.
History and philosophy
The winemaking journey of Château Lys de Taste began in 2008. The estate is dedicated to crafting wines that truly reflect their terroir.
Appellations
The plots of Château Lys de Taste are mainly located in Queyrac. The estate produces wines under the Médoc appellation.
Practical information
Château Lys de Taste offers dedicated wine tourism accommodation. Unique tastings of the estate's wines are organised, particularly during the summer season.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Lys de Taste located?
- Château Lys de Taste is a winegrowing estate established in the commune of Queyrac, in the Gironde department, within the Bordeaux wine region.
- Which appellations are produced by Château Lys de Taste?
- Château Lys de Taste mainly produces wines under the Médoc appellation. The estate also offers red, rosé, and white Vin de France.
- What is the vineyard surface area of Château Lys de Taste and which grape varieties are grown?
- The vineyard of Château Lys de Taste spans 5.80 hectares. For red wines, the grape varieties grown are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec. For white wines, the estate cultivates Sauvignon Blanc and Soreli.
- Does Château Lys de Taste offer wine tourism activities?
- Yes, Château Lys de Taste offers dedicated wine tourism accommodation. Tastings of the estate's wines are also organised, particularly during the summer.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Lys de Taste extends over an area of 5.80 hectares. The grape variety blend for red wines consists of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 10% Malbec. The estate also cultivates 0.21 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc and 0.35 hectares of Soreli, a grape variety renowned for its resistance to diseases such as downy mildew and powdery mildew.
Flagship cuvées
Château Lys de Taste offers a range of wines including red Médoc. The estate also produces red, rosé, and white Vin de France, as well as exceptional white wines ("Blancs d’exception") crafted from Sauvignon Blanc and Soreli.
Vinification and ageing
The vinification of red wines at Château Lys de Taste is carried out in a traditional manner. Ageing takes place in oak barrels for a period ranging from 12 to 18 months.
- Appellations
- Médoc, Vin de France
- Commune
- Queyrac
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Surface area
- 5.8 ha
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 40%, Malbec 10%, Sauvignon Blanc, Soreli
Practical information
- Address
- Queyrac
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- dégustations uniques de ses vins, en été