Château Merias
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Château Merias is a family-run micro-estate in Lussac, Gironde, owned by Gilles and Brigitte Mérias. The vineyard of approximately 1.44 ha produces red wines in the Saint-Émilion appellation on clay-sand soils, predominantly Merlot-based, with oak barrel ageing.
Identity
Château Merias is a winegrowing estate located in Lussac, Gironde. The property is owned by Gilles and Brigitte Mérias.
History and Philosophy
The history of the estate is marked by the acquisition of Domaine du Sème in 1995 by Gilles and Brigitte Mérias, who have since developed its wine production.
Appellations
Château Merias produces wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical Information
Château Merias is located at Le Moulin Blanc, 33570 Lussac.
The owners, Gilles and Brigitte Mérias, offer wine tastings and direct sales at the estate. For further information, they can be reached by phone on +33 (0)5 57 74 50 27 or by email at lemoulinblanc@wanadoo.fr.
Find Out More
There is no official website documented for Château Merias.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Merias located?
- Château Merias is located in the commune of Lussac, in the Gironde department. Its address is at the locality known as Le Moulin Blanc.
- Who owns Château Merias?
- Château Merias is owned by Gilles and Brigitte Mérias. They acquired Domaine du Sème in 1995 and have been managing the estate ever since.
- Which appellations are produced at Château Merias?
- Château Merias produces wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation. Its flagship cuvée is Domaine du Sème, a still red wine.
- What is the surface area and grape variety breakdown of Château Merias?
- The Château Merias vineyard covers less than 1.5 hectares, precisely 1.44 hectares for the Domaine du Sème cuvée. The primary grape variety grown is Merlot.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The Château Merias vineyard covers less than 1.5 hectares. The soils of this estate are described as clay-sand. The principal grape variety grown is Merlot.
Signature Cuvées
The estate produces a cuvée called Domaine du Sème, a still red wine. This blend is predominantly composed of Merlot. The wines are aged for eight months in oak barrels, contributing to their structure and aromatic complexity.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Lussac
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Gilles et Brigitte Mérias
- Surface area
- 1.44 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot
Practical information
- Address
- Le Moulin Blanc, 33570 Lussac
- Phone
- 05 57 74 50 27
- Visits
- Oui