Château Plince
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Château Plince, a family-owned winegrowing estate in Libourne, crafts wines in the Pomerol appellation. Managed by Michel Moreau, the estate ages its wines in barrels for 12 months.
Identity
Château Plince is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Libourne, in Gironde. It is owned by the Moreau family, with Michel Moreau currently serving as estate manager.
History and philosophy
The property has belonged to the Moreau family since 1923. It has been handed down through generations, preserving a rich family know-how.
Appellations
The wines of Château Plince are crafted under the Pomerol appellation.
Flagship wines
Château Plince produces a red wine under the Pomerol appellation. This wine was awarded gold medals at the Concours Agricole de Paris for the 2000, 2007, 2012, and 2016 vintages.
Practical information
For any enquiries or to get in touch, Château Plince can be reached at 05 57 51 68 77. The estate is located in Libourne (postcode 33500). There is no accommodation available on the property.
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The vineyard (terroir)
Château Plince does not buy in any grapes, which reflects a production sourced exclusively from its own vineyard. No specific information regarding vineyard surface area, soil types, climate, or grape varieties is documented.
Vinification and ageing
Ageing at Château Plince is carried out in oak barrels. Approximately 150 barrels are used, with one third renewed each year. The ageing period lasts 12 months. M. Toutoundji acts as consulting oenologist for the estate.
- Appellation
- Pomerol
- Commune
- Libourne
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Famille Moreau
- Technical direction
- M. Toutoundji
- Surface area
- 10 ha
- Second wine
- Clos Plince
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 75%, Cabernet Franc 25%
Practical information
- Address
- 33500 LIBOURNE
- Phone
- 05 57 51 68 77
- Contact form
- Contact the estate