Château Veyry
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Château Veyry, located in Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, is a 4-hectare winegrowing estate in Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux. Its owner and oenologist, Christian Veyry, crafts red wines from Merlot and Cabernet Franc grown on clay-limestone soils, following a sustainable viticulture (lutte raisonnée) approach.
Identity
Château Veyry is a winegrowing estate whose identity is intimately tied to its owner, Christian Veyry, who also serves as its oenologist. The estate is located in Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, in Gironde.
History and Philosophy
Christian Veyry is both the owner and oenologist of the estate. The viticultural practices adopted at Château Veyry combine traditional vineyard work with a sustainable viticulture (lutte raisonnée) approach.
Appellations
Château Veyry produces wines under the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation (also known as Côtes-de-Castillon).
Winemaking and Ageing
Ageing incorporates new oak, carefully balanced so that the wood does not dominate the wine's aromatic and structural profile.
Practical Information
The estate is located in Paupin, 33330 Saint-Laurent-des-Combes. Château Veyry can be contacted by telephone on 06 07 28 53 80 or by email at veyry@orange.fr. Direct cellar-door sales and tastings are available. Visits are by appointment only. The estate does not offer accommodation.
Find Out More
Official estate websiteFrequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Château Veyry wines?
- Château Veyry produces wines under the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. This appellation is also sometimes referred to as Côtes-de-Castillon.
- Who is the owner and oenologist of Château Veyry?
- Christian Veyry is both the estate owner and the oenologist responsible for crafting the wines at Château Veyry.
- What is the vineyard's surface area and which grape varieties are grown?
- The Château Veyry vineyard spans 4 hectares. It is planted with 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. The average vine age is approximately 35 years.
- Can you visit Château Veyry and taste its wines?
- Yes, Château Veyry offers direct cellar-door sales as well as tastings. Visits to the estate are available by appointment.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The Château Veyry vineyard covers an area of 4 hectares. It is established on clay-limestone soils and benefits from a south-facing exposure on a hillside overlooking the Dordogne.
The grape varieties are predominantly Merlot (90%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (10%). The average age of the vines is around 35 years. Vineyard yields are estimated at between 30 and 35 hectolitres per hectare. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Flagship Cuvées
The estate's signature cuvée is Château Veyry, a still red wine produced under the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. Average annual production ranges between 16,000 and 18,000 bottles, reaching a maximum of 20,000 bottles per year.
- Appellation
- Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
- Commune
- Saint-Laurent-des-Combes
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Christian Veyry
- Technical direction
- Christian Veyry
- Surface area
- 4 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 10%
Practical information
- Address
- Paupin, 33330 Saint-Laurent-des-Combes
- Phone
- 06 07 28 53 80
- veyry@orange.fr
- Visits
- Oui sur rendez-vous