Château Peller-Laroque
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Château Peller-Laroque, a family estate since 1888 located in Laroque, produces wines in AOC Cadillac and Côtes de Bordeaux across 40 hectares. Managed by the Rousselon family, it offers tours and tastings.
Identity
Château Peller-Laroque is a family-owned estate located in the commune of Laroque, in Gironde. It is currently managed by Stéphane, Jérôme and Christine Rousselon, representing the family-owned entity, EARL Rousselon et fils.
History and philosophy
The history of the Peller-Laroque estate dates back to the 14th century, having once served as the seat of an independent lordship and a fief of the Carmes de Bordeaux. The property has been anchored in the Rousselon family since 1888. The château is also accredited by the Vignobles et Découvertes label.
The appellations
Château Peller-Laroque produces wines under the Cadillac and Côtes de Bordeaux Appellations d'Origine Contrôlée.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Peller-Laroque located and who owns it?
- Château Peller-Laroque is located in the commune of Laroque, in Gironde. The estate is owned and managed by EARL Rousselon et fils, represented by Stéphane, Jérôme and Christine Rousselon.
- Which appellations are produced at Château Peller-Laroque?
- Château Peller-Laroque produces wines under two main Appellations d'Origine Contrôlée: Cadillac and Côtes de Bordeaux, reflecting the diversity of its terroirs and wine styles.
- What is the size of the vineyard and which grape varieties are grown?
- The Château Peller-Laroque vineyard extends across 35 hectares dedicated to red grape varieties (80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon) and 5 hectares for white grape varieties (predominantly 80% Sémillon, alongside Sauvignon).
- Does Château Peller-Laroque offer winery tours and tastings?
- Yes, Château Peller-Laroque welcomes visitors daily for cellar tours and wine tastings. Direct wine purchases can also be made at the estate.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Peller-Laroque vineyard spans 35 hectares of red grape varieties and 5 hectares of white grape varieties. The soils are clay-limestone. The vines have an average age of around 30 years. The red grape variety planting is composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. For the whites, plantings consist predominantly of Sémillon (around 80%) and Sauvignon.
Key cuvées
Château Peller-Laroque offers notably a Classic cuvée. Produced as a still white wine, it undergoes ageing in stainless steel vats to highlight the freshness and varietal aromas of the white grape varieties.
- Appellations
- Cadillac, Côtes de Bordeaux
- Commune
- Laroque
- Wine region
- Entre-deux-Mers
- Owner
- Stéphane, Jérôme et Christine Rousselon (frères et sœur)
- Surface area
- 40 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Sémillon 80%, Sauvignon 20%
Practical information
- Address
- 1 Bonneval, 33410 Laroque
- Phone
- +33 5 56 62 60 16
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- tous les jours
- Visits
- dégustations, visites de chai