Château Soleil

Identity

Château Soleil is a winegrowing estate located in Puisseguin. It is managed by Didier Miqueu and owned by Stéphane Von Neipperg.

History and philosophy

Château Soleil is rooted in the winemaking tradition of its appellation. The estate was acquired by Stéphane Von Neipperg.

Appellations

The wines of Château Soleil are produced under the Saint-Émilion appellation. The estate also produces a cuvée under the Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion appellation.

Practical information

The estate's address is Le Cros, 33570 Puisseguin. The telephone number is 05 57 74 63 46 and the email address is info@chateausoleil.fr. Château Soleil does not offer tours, cellar door sales, mail orders, or accommodation.

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Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

The Château Soleil vineyard extends over an area recorded at between 15 and 20 hectares. The soils consist of a clay-limestone plateau. The grape varieties are dominated by Merlot (between 80% and 85% depending on the source), complemented by Cabernet Franc (between 10% and 10%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (between 5% and 10%). The average vine age is approximately 30 years. Harvesting is carried out by hand.

Flagship cuvées

The estate produces red wines. One of the cuvées is called Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion Promesse.

Vinification and ageing

Fermentation is carried out in temperature-controlled concrete vats on a plot-by-plot basis. Ageing lasts between 18 and 24 months. The proportion of new oak used for ageing ranges between 50% and 80% depending on the vintage, reaching up to 80% new barrels.