Château Peyreau
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Château Peyreau, a 12-hectare winegrowing estate in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, is owned by Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg. It produces red wines from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon grown on clay-limestone soils.
Identity
Château Peyreau is located in Saint-Émilion, in Gironde. It is owned by Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg.
History and philosophy
Château Peyreau is part of the winemaking heritage of Saint-Émilion. Today, the estate is integrated into Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg.
Appellations
Château Peyreau produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Flagship wines
Château Peyreau produces a red wine that reflects its Saint-Émilion terroir. This wine is crafted from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties.
Practical information
Address: Château Peyreau, 33330 Saint-Émilion
Telephone: +33557240136
Email: info@neipperg.com
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Château Peyreau wines?
- Château Peyreau mainly produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
- Who owns Château Peyreau?
- Château Peyreau is owned by Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg.
- What is the surface area of Château Peyreau's vineyard and what types of soil characterise it?
- The Château Peyreau vineyard covers 12 hectares. The soils are predominantly clay-limestone.
- What are the main grape varieties used at Château Peyreau and in what proportions?
- The grape variety plantings at Château Peyreau are dominated by Merlot (70%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (25%) and a share of Cabernet Sauvignon (5%).
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Peyreau vineyard extends over an area of 12 hectares. The soils are predominantly clay-limestone. The average age of the vines is 25 years.
The grape varieties are dominated by Merlot (70%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (25%) and a share of Cabernet Sauvignon (5%).
Vinification and ageing
The harvest is carried out by hand. Vinification takes place in concrete vats. The wines are aged entirely in oak barrels, using barrels of one wine and older.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- VIGNOBLES COMTES VON NEIPPERG
- Surface area
- 12 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 25%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%
Practical information
- Address
- Château Peyreau, 33330 SAINT-EMILION
- Phone
- +33557240136
- info@neipperg.com
- Contact form
- Contact the estate