Château Tifayne

Identity

Château Tifayne is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Puisseguin. The property is owned by Vignobles Limbosch-Zavagli, a couple of agricultural engineers.

History and philosophy

The current owners settled at Château Tifayne in December 1997. They took over the estate that same year, having arrived in France in 1989. The château's main building dates back to the 12th and 14th centuries.

Appellations

Château Tifayne produces wines under the Francs-Côtes-de-Bordeaux appellation, also known as Francs Côtes de Bordeaux.

Winemaking and ageing

Ageing for Château Lalande De Tifayne takes place in vats. For the dry white wines, ageing combines Bordeaux oak barrels and stainless steel vats.

Practical information

Château Tifayne is located at 1 Tifayne, 33570 Puisseguin.

For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 5 57 40 61 29 or by email at info@tifayne.com.

The estate offers cellar-door sales and tastings. It also features four guest rooms. Amenities include bed linen and towels, bicycle loan, and Wi-Fi. A swimming pool is open from May to October, from 10:00 to 20:00. Pets are accepted under certain conditions (ground floor only in the Patio room, subject to an additional fee).

Château Tifayne accepts payment by debit/credit card, cheques, holiday vouchers (chèques Vacances), cash, and bank transfer. Spoken languages include French, German, English, and Italian.

The estate holds the "Bienvenue à la Ferme", "Gîtes de France", and "Vignobles et découvertes" certifications.

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The vineyard (terroir)

The Château Tifayne vineyard is located in the Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, and Fronsac area. The estate does not purchase external grapes.

Flagship cuvées

The estate offers a range of wines that includes red wines, rosés, dry white wines, and a Crémant de Bordeaux.

Château Lalande De Tifayne is a still red wine. Production for the Château Lalande De Tifayne cuvée stood at 6,000 bottles for the 1998 vintage.

The estate's dry white wine, crafted from 100% Muscadelle, displays aromas of lemon, grapefruit, white flowers, and mineral notes. This wine is characterised by roundness and complexity. It is best served between 10 and 12 °C and can be cellared for 1 to 5 years.

Crémant Tifayne is a sparkling white wine.