Château Toulifaut

Identity

Château Toulifaut is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Émilion. It is owned by the Bareige family, who have also been the winegrowers and producers here for several generations.

History and philosophy

Château Toulifaut is rooted in a family heritage. The Bareige family tend their vineyard and craft their wines, perpetuating know-how passed down through the generations.

The appellations

Château Toulifaut produces wines under the Pomerol appellation.

Practical information

Château Toulifaut does not offer direct sales at the property or accommodation. For any enquiries or information, the estate can be contacted on 06 31 31 26 23. The address is Château Vachon, 33330 Saint-Émilion.

Find out more

Link to the estate's official website: Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

The Château Toulifaut vineyard extends over an area of 2 hectares. It is situated on the southern slopes of the Pomerol winegrowing area. The soils are characterised by a sandy and gravelly composition, resting on a subsoil layer of iron pan (crasse de fer). The average age of the vines is between 35 and 50 years. The grape varieties are 100% Merlot.

Flagship cuvées

The main cuvée of Château Toulifaut, under the Pomerol appellation, is crafted exclusively from Merlot. Its annual production is around 11,000 bottles.

Vinification and ageing

The wines of Château Toulifaut benefit from ageing that combines both vats and oak barrels. Following fermentation and maceration, ageing takes place in oak barrels for 14 to 16 months. These casks are renewed each year with 50% new oak and 50% one-wine barrels. A final ageing phase in stainless steel vats of around 5 months takes place prior to bottling.