Château Patris
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Château Patris, an estate in Saint-Émilion (33330), has been owned by Michel and Geneviève Querre since 1967. It produces Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines across 11.5 hectares managed under sustainable viticulture (lutte raisonnée), with grape varieties dominated by Merlot.
Identity
Château Patris is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde department. It is owned by Michel and Geneviève Querre.
History and Philosophy
Château Patris was established in 1967 by Michel and Geneviève Querre. The estate is a member of the Cercle Rive Droite. Vineyard management follows a sustainable approach (lutte raisonnée).
Appellations
Château Patris crafts wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. The regional appellation is Bordeaux.
Winemaking and Ageing
Winemaking at Château Patris incorporates temperature control managed using internal cooling coils (serpentins).
Practical Information
Château Patris is located in Saint-Émilion (33330). The estate can be contacted by phone on +33 (0)5 57 55 51 60.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who owns Château Patris and when was the estate founded?
- Château Patris is owned by Michel and Geneviève Querre, who founded the winegrowing estate in 1967. Located in the commune of Saint-Émilion, the estate practises sustainable viticulture (lutte raisonnée) across its vineyard and is a member of the Cercle Rive Droite. It boasts a rich family heritage and an enduring commitment to the quality of its wines.
- What is the grape variety composition of the Château Patris vineyard?
- The Château Patris vineyard covers 11.5 hectares. The grape variety distribution is dominated by Merlot at 75%, complemented by 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. The vines are old, planted at a density of 5,400 vines per hectare, pruned in single Guyot, and managed traditionally with meticulous green operations to maximise grape quality.
- What are the terroir characteristics and vineyard location?
- The Château Patris vineyard is located on the south-western slope of the Saint-Émilion hillside. The terroir features sandy topsoil over a clay-sandy subsoil, resting on limestone bedrock. This combination provides excellent sun exposure, while the drainage and soil composition directly enhance the quality of the estate's fruit.
- Which appellations and wine styles are produced at Château Patris?
- Château Patris produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, its primary focus, as well as the broader Bordeaux appellation. The estate crafts its grand vin in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, representing about two-thirds of its annual total production of 50,000 bottles. It also produces a second wine, Filius, accounting for the remaining third. Winemaking is temperature-controlled to ensure precise vinification.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The Château Patris vineyard spans 11.5 hectares. It is situated on the south-western slope of the Saint-Émilion hillside. The soils are sandy with a clay-sandy subsoil resting on limestone terroirs. The vineyard enjoys an exceptionally favourable sun exposure. The vines are old, with a planting density of 5,400 vines per hectare.
The grape varieties are dominated by Merlot (75%), complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). The vines are pruned using the single Guyot method. Vineyard work is traditional, including canopy management and green operations such as debudding, secondary shoot removal, lateral shoot trimming, de-suckering, hedging, leaf-thinning, and bunch-thinning (green harvest). Harvesting is carried out by hand at optimum ripeness, with restricted yields.
Signature Cuvées
Château Patris produces a primary wine under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, with a total annual production of around 50,000 bottles. Approximately two-thirds of the harvest is dedicated to the first wine (grand vin).
The estate also produces a second wine, named Filius, which accounts for around one-third of production. The wines are blended from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.
- Appellations
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Michel et Geneviève Querre
- Surface area
- 11.5 ha
- Second wine
- Filius
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 75%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%, Cabernet Franc 10%
Practical information
- Address
- 33330 Saint-Emilion, 33330
- Phone
- +33557551960
- Contact form
- Contact the estate