Château Vieille Tour

Identity

Château Vieille Tour is located in the commune of Laroque, in Gironde. The estate is owned by the Gouin family, with Jérôme Gouin and Béatrice-Anne Gouin at the helm.

History and philosophy

Château Vieille Tour has been linked to the Gouin family for three generations. Jérôme Gouin took over the property in 2010, perpetuating a family tradition and a deep attachment to the terroir.

Appellations

The estate produces wines under different appellations: AOC Côtes de Bordeaux for red wines, and AOC Cadillac for sweet, fruity white wines.

Practical information

Château Vieille Tour is located at 1, la Pradiasse, 33410 Laroque, France. Visits are available by appointment. The estate offers various wine tourism packages, including tours and tastings. A standard tour and tasting is available, as well as a gourmet tour including a tasting of 5 wines paired with a cheese and charcuterie board, for a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 100 people. The estate also organises tasting workshops, walks, biodiversity-focused activities and visits to an equine-assisted educational farm. A picnic area is available at the foot of the Vieille Tour, and catering is offered upon reservation. Activities such as E-Bike Exploration and electric scooters are also available. Direct sales are possible at the estate.

Contact: Telephone: +33 (0)6 75 99 48 68. Email: jerome@chateau-vieille-tour.com or beatrice@chateau-vieille-tour.com.

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The vineyard (terroir)

The Château Vieille Tour vineyard spans 25 hectares over clay-limestone and clay-gravel soils. The plots enjoy an elevated exposure overlooking the Garonne. The average age of the vines is 30 years, with vines dedicated to sweet white wines reaching up to 90 years. The estate cultivates various grape varieties: for the reds, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec; for the whites, Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle. Viticultural practices aim to preserve biodiversity and soil quality.

Flagship cuvées

Among the cuvées of Château Vieille Tour is the Château Vieille Tour cuvée « Signature ». This cuvée is the result of distinctive blends, in which Jérôme Gouin experiments with specific profiles. For a vintage such as 2018, the documented blend comprises 80% Petit Verdot and 20% Merlot. This cuvée is crafted to express a distinctive character.

Vinification and ageing

For the cuvée « Signature », ageing takes place in wood for 12 months, in medium-toast Taransaud French oak barrels.