Château Tour St Bonnet
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Château Tour de Bonnet, owned by the Lurton family, is located in Saint-Christoly-Médoc. It produces red wines under the Bordeaux appellation, sourced from a vineyard planted on a gravel mound.
Identity
Château Tour de Bonnet is located in Saint-Christoly-Médoc and is owned by the Lurton family, who have held a centuries-old presence throughout the Bordeaux region.
History and Philosophy
The château was built in the 18th century, with a tower added in the early 20th century. The estate is part of the Lurton family heritage, deeply rooted in the region's winemaking history.
Appellations
Château Tour de Bonnet produces wines under the Bordeaux appellation.
Practical Information
Château Tour de Bonnet offers wine tastings and cellar-door sales.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Château Tour de Bonnet?
- Château Tour de Bonnet mainly produces wines under the Bordeaux appellation.
- Who owns Château Tour de Bonnet?
- Château Tour de Bonnet is owned by the Lurton family, a family with a long winemaking history in the Bordeaux region.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château Tour de Bonnet?
- The Château Tour de Bonnet vineyard is planted with Merlot, Cabernets, and Petit Verdot.
- Does Château Tour de Bonnet offer tastings?
- Yes, Château Tour de Bonnet offers wine tastings and direct sales at the estate.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The vineyard is established on a gravel mound. The estate's grape varieties include Merlot, Cabernets, and Petit Verdot.
Flagship Cuvées
The estate crafts a red wine, Château Tour de Bonnet. This blend is characterised by the presence of Merlot, Cabernets, and Petit Verdot. The wine is aged in oak barrels.
Vinification and Ageing
The wines of Château Tour de Bonnet are aged in oak barrels.
- Appellation
- Bordeaux
- Commune
- Saint-Christoly-Médoc
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Famille Lurton
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernets, Petit Verdot
Practical information
- Address
- Saint-Christoly-Médoc
- Contact form
- Contact the estate