Château Valguy

Identity

Château Valguy is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Preignac. It is owned by Valérie and Guy Loubrie.

History and Philosophy

The Château Valguy cru was established in 2000. The estate's philosophy highlights the vital role of sunshine and terroir typicity in crafting its Sauternes wines.

Appellations

Château Valguy produces wines under the Sauternes, Graves, and Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge appellations.

Practical Information

Château Valguy is located at 479 route de Couite, 33210 Preignac. For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 56 63 58 25 or by email at grandsvignoblesloubrie@orange.fr. Direct sales and wine tastings are available at the estate.

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Official estate website

The Vineyard (Terroir)

The Château Valguy vineyard covers an area of 8 hectares, planted on soils composed of pebbles and gravel. The vines sit at an altitude of 50 metres, notably within the commune of Fargues de Langon. The average age of the vines is around fifty years. The grape variety proportions for Sauternes consist of 85% Sémillon, 10% Sauvignon, and 5% Muscadelle. Viticultural practices include pruning, soil conditioning, trellising height management, and manual de-leafing. Harvesting is carried out by hand in successive passes (tries successives) to selectively pick botrytised, candied grapes.

Signature Cuvées

Château Valguy

This Sauternes is crafted from botrytised grapes. The wine is aged for 18 months in oak barrels, one-third of which are new.

Château Loubrie Sauternes

Composed of 85% Sémillon, 10% Sauvignon, and 5% Muscadelle, this Sauternes is harvested in successive passes, selecting candied grapes affected by noble rot. It displays the aromatic profile and opulence typical of the region's finest sweet wines.

Caillou de Valguy Blanc

This dry white wine is an expression of the Graves appellation, blending 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon. It typically shows a well-balanced structure and distinct aromas.

Caillou de Valguy Rouge

Hailing from the Graves appellation, this red wine is predominantly made from Merlot (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%). It is crafted from hand-picked grapes that are destemmed and foot-trodden.

Seigneurs de Loubrie

A Graves red crafted from 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. This wine stands out for its structure and tannins.

Château Loubrie Bordeaux Supérieur

This Bordeaux Supérieur red is dominated by Merlot (80%), complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (20%). It is produced in accordance with local traditions.

Vinification and Ageing

For Sauternes, grapes are harvested by hand in successive passes. The vinification process involves cold settling (débourbage) at 5°C and slow, temperature-controlled fermentation. Fermentation is arrested using chilling followed by the addition of SO2. Château Loubrie Sauternes is aged in oak barrels for 24 months.

For Caillou de Valguy Blanc, grapes are harvested by hand and fermented in oak barrels. Ageing takes place for 10 months in oak barrels (25% new) on the lees with regular stirring (bâtonnage).

Caillou de Valguy Rouge is vinified with hand-destemmed, foot-trodden grapes. It is aged for 22 months in oak barrels (25% new oak) and bottled without fining or filtration.

Château Valguy (Sauternes) is aged for 18 months in oak barrels, one-third of which are new.