Château Tour du Moulin
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Château Tour du Moulin in Saillans (Fronsac) is a family-run winegrowing estate. Spanning 26 hectares under the stewardship of Vincent Dupuch, the property produces barrel-aged Fronsac and Bordeaux wines crafted through traditional methods.
Identity
Château Tour du Moulin is a winegrowing estate located in Saillans, in the Gironde department. The property is managed by SCEA Château Tour du Moulin, led by trained oenologist Vincent Dupuch as estate manager and owner. Josette Dupuch is also listed as an owner. The estate is the legacy of more than five generations of winegrowers.
History and philosophy
The origins of the Château Tour du Moulin vineyard date back to the 18th century. In 1987, the estate was taken over, opening a new chapter in its history. The property employs traditional viticultural practices and is committed to enhancing the biodiversity of its local flora and fauna.
Appellations
Château Tour du Moulin produces wines under the Fronsac and Bordeaux appellations.
Practical information
The estate's address is Le Moulin, 33141 Saillans. Château Tour du Moulin can be contacted on 05 57 74 34 26. Tastings and on-site sales are available. Visits are by appointment only.
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The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard extends over 26 hectares, with parcels located on slopes and terraces, some of which cannot be mechanised. The soils are clay-limestone. The vines have an average age of 30 years. The estate comprises 28 distinct parcels. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Flagship cuvées
Château Tour du Moulin offers still red wines. A special cuvée, Prestige du Bric, was produced in 2019 and aged for eight months in oak barrels. For the dry whites, the blend comprises 60% Sauvignon, complemented by equal parts of Sémillon and Muscadelle. Another white cuvée was crafted with 70% Sauvignon. The estate has received awards for its vintages, including a silver medal in 2015 and a gold medal in 2016 for some of its wines. The 2018 vintage was also awarded a silver medal at the Concours mondial de Bruxelles.
Vinification and ageing
The wines of Château Tour du Moulin are aged in barrels, with maturation lasting up to eight months for certain cuvées. Annual production stands at around 25,000 bottles.
- Commune
- Saillans
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Vincent Dupuch
- Technical direction
- Vincent Dupuch
- Surface area
- 26 ha
Practical information
- Address
- Le Moulin, 33141 SAILLANS
- Phone
- 05 57 74 34 26
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Oui sur rendez-vous