Château Montviel
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Château Montviel, owned by the Parent family in Pomerol, cultivates 10.5 ha of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It is HVE-certified and produces wines under the Pomerol appellation.
Identity
Château Montviel is located in the commune of Pomerol, in the Gironde department. The estate is managed by the Parent family, with Henri Parent at the helm. Florian Pesquier serves as cellar master, while Laboratoire Rolland provides oenological consulting for the estate.
History and philosophy
Château Montviel was acquired in 1985 by Henri Parent, succeeding Catherine Péré-Vergé. The estate is committed to sustainable viticulture, as evidenced by its HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certification.
Appellations
Château Montviel produces wines under the Pomerol appellation. The main cuvées include Château Montviel and Château La Rose Montviel.
Practical information
Château Montviel is located at 1, impasse de Bordes, 33500 Pomerol. Another listed address is 9 Rue du Grand Moulinet, 33500 Pomerol. The estate can be reached by telephone on 03 20 64 20 56 or +33 6 60 64 04 01. For email correspondence, communication@vignoblesparent.com or hparent@vignoblesparent.com may be used. Direct cellar-door sales are available, as well as mail order. Estate visits are available by appointment.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Montviel located?
- Château Montviel is located in the commune of Pomerol, in the Gironde department. Its addresses include 1, impasse de Bordes and 9 Rue du Grand Moulinet, both in 33500 Pomerol.
- Who owns Château Montviel?
- Château Montviel is owned by the Parent family, with Henri Parent managing the estate. Henri Parent acquired the property in 1985.
- What is the surface area of the vineyard and which grape varieties are grown?
- The Château Montviel vineyard covers 10.5 hectares. Grape variety plantings are dominated by Merlot (80%) and complemented by Cabernet Franc (20%). The average age of the vines is approximately 40 years.
- Which appellations are produced by Château Montviel?
- Château Montviel produces red wines under the Pomerol appellation. The primary cuvées include Château Montviel and the second wine, Château La Rose Montviel.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Montviel vineyard covers an area of 10.5 hectares. The vines have an average age of around 40 years. Grape variety plantings are dominated by Merlot (80%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (20%). Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Flagship cuvées
Château Montviel offers a red wine crafted primarily from Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc, reflecting the vineyard's grape variety blend. The estate also produces another cuvée named Château La Rose Montviel, also under the Pomerol appellation. These wines are crafted to express the characteristics of the Pomerol terroir, seeking a harmonious balance between fruit and structure.
Vinification and ageing
The estate harvests by hand, a practice that ensures a precise selection of the berries.
- Appellation
- Pomerol
- Commune
- Pomerol
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Henri Parent
- Technical direction
- Laboratoire Rolland
- Surface area
- 10.5 ha
- Second wine
- Château La Rose Montviel
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 20%
Practical information
- Address
- 1, impasse de Bordes, 33500 POMEROL
- Phone
- +33 6 60 64 04 01
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Oui sur rendez-vous