Château Plantey
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Château Plantey is a family-owned winegrowing estate in the Pauillac AOC, acquired in 1958 by the Meffre family. Its 27-hectare vineyard, set on gravelly terroir, is planted with Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon. The estate offers on-site cellar-door sales and tastings.
Overview
Château Plantey is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Pauillac. It is owned by the Meffre family, with Claude Meffre as its current proprietor.
History and Philosophy
The Meffre family acquired Château Plantey in 1958, an initiative led by Gabriel Meffre.
Appellations
The wines of Château Plantey are produced under the Pauillac appellation.
Practical Information
The estate is located at Route du Plantey, 33250 Pauillac. Château Plantey can be reached by telephone on +33 5 56 59 32 30 or by email at vignoblesclaudemeffre@orange.fr. The property offers direct sales and wine tastings on site.
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The Vineyard (Terroir)
The vineyard of Château Plantey covers an area of 27 hectares. It is established on the gravelly plateau of Artigues. The grape varieties planted are Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, with Merlot accounting for 55% of the vineyard.
Flagship Cuvees
Château Plantey produces red wines. Château Plantey 2018, for instance, was aged in both vats and oak barrels. These wines are typically distinguished by their excellent cellaring potential.
Vinification and Ageing
The wines of Château Plantey undergo an ageing process that combines the use of vats and oak barrels.
- Appellation
- Pauillac
- Commune
- Pauillac
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Claude Meffre
- Surface area
- 27 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 55%, Cabernet-Sauvignon 45%
Practical information
- Address
- rte du Plantey, 33250 Pauillac
- Phone
- +33556591313