Château Mondorion
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Château Mondorion is a 13-hectare winegrowing estate in Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens within the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. It holds HVE certification and practises sustainable viticulture (agriculture raisonnée). The property is managed by Roland and Thibault Cruse.
Identity
Château Mondorion is located in Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens. The estate is managed by Roland and Thibault Cruse, with Thibault also serving as the property's winemaker.
History and philosophy
Château Mondorion was founded in 2000. The estate is committed to environmentally friendly practices, holding Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification and practising sustainable viticulture (agriculture raisonnée). Vineyard management includes cover cropping between rows, leaf thinning, debudding, and green harvesting.
Appellations
The wines of Château Mondorion are produced under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Practical information
Château Mondorion is located at 151 bis, Grand Chemin Lieu-dit, Mondou, 33330 Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens. The estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 557247611 or +33 679346505, and by email at contact@mondorion.com or contact.mondorion@gmail.com.
The tasting room is open daily, year-round, both morning and afternoon. Visits and tastings are by appointment and last approximately one hour. Tours are available in English. Payment methods accepted include debit/credit card, cash, and cheque. Additional amenities include pet-friendly access, on-site parking, and international shipping services.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Château Mondorion wines?
- Château Mondorion produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
- Who owns and makes the wine at Château Mondorion?
- Château Mondorion is managed by Roland and Thibault Cruse, with Thibault Cruse also serving as the estate's winemaker.
- What is the vineyard size and what grape varieties are planted at Château Mondorion?
- The Château Mondorion vineyard spans 13 hectares on sandy-gravel soils, planted with Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
- What viticultural and winemaking practices are used at Château Mondorion?
- The estate is certified Haute Valeur Environnementale and practises sustainable viticulture (agriculture raisonnée). Grapes are hand-harvested, and the wines are aged for 12 to 15 months in barrels and amphorae.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Mondorion vineyard covers 13 hectares on sandy-gravel soils. The vines have an average age of around 50 years. The grape varieties grown are Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Flagship cuvées
Château Mondorion Rouge is the estate's flagship wine. The blend is crafted from Merlot and Cabernet Franc. This red cuvée generally offers an ageing potential of 5 to 10 years.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting is carried out by hand using small crates, followed by meticulous sorting upon arrival at the cellar. The estate is equipped with modern winemaking facilities featuring wide vats. Ageing lasts between 12 and 15 months, combining stave-oak barrels (chêne merrain) and amphorae.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Roland et Thibault Cruse
- Technical direction
- Thibault Cruse
- Surface area
- 13 ha
- Certifications
- HVE, Agriculture raisonnée
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Practical information
- Address
- 719 Route de Mondou, 33330 Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens
- Phone
- +33 679346505
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- sur rendez-vous