Château Pipeau
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Château Pipeau, owned by the Mestreguilhem family since 1929, covers 25 hectares in Saint-Laurent-des-Combes and produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Identity
Château Pipeau is located in the commune of Saint-Laurent-des-Combes. The estate is owned by the Mestreguilhem family, who have been winegrowers here since 1929.
History and philosophy
The estate was acquired in 1929 by Georges Mestreguilhem. The château takes its name from a parcel situated in the commune of Saint-Hippolyte known as “Pipeau”. The Mestreguilhem family has sustained winegrowing on these lands ever since.
Appellations
Château Pipeau produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Practical information
Address: Château Pipeau, 33330 Saint-Laurent-des-Combes
Telephone: +33557247295
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Pipeau located?
- Château Pipeau is located in the commune of Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, around three kilometres from Saint-Émilion, on the Right Bank of Bordeaux.
- Who owns Château Pipeau?
- Château Pipeau is owned by the Mestreguilhem family, who have been dedicated to viticulture on the estate since it was acquired by Georges Mestreguilhem in 1929.
- What is the size of the Château Pipeau vineyard and which grape varieties are grown?
- The Château Pipeau vineyard covers 25 hectares. The grape varieties grown are Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Which appellation does Château Pipeau produce?
- Château Pipeau produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Pipeau vineyard spans an area of 25 hectares on Bordeaux's Right Bank, three kilometres from Saint-Émilion. The soils offer remarkable geological richness and a favourable exposure at the foot of the Saint-Émilion hillside. The estate’s grape varieties include Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Flagship cuvées
Château Pipeau crafts red wines distinguished by a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. These wines are made to express the full character of their terroir.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Laurent-des-Combes
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Famille Mestreguilhem
- Surface area
- 25 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Practical information
- Address
- Château Pipeau, 33330 Saint-Laurent-des-Combes
- Phone
- +33557247295
- Contact form
- Contact the estate