Château Vieille Tour la Rose
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Château Vieille Tour la Rose, a family-owned estate in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, with 11 ha of vines planted on sandy and clay soils. HVE-certified. Grape varieties: Merlot/Cabernet Franc. Offers tours by appointment.
Identity
Château Vieille Tour la Rose is a family-owned wine estate located in the commune of Saint-Émilion. The property is managed by the Ybert family, with Sandrine Ybert-Bacles taking charge in 2008.
History and Philosophy
Château Vieille Tour la Rose has been a family-run property for several generations. The Ybert family has owned the estate since 1946. The property is committed to environmentally friendly practices, as demonstrated by its Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification.
Appellations
Château Vieille Tour la Rose produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, granted in 1987. The parcels are located within the commune of Saint-Émilion.
Practical Information
The estate is situated at lieu-dit La Rose, 33330 Saint-Émilion. It can be reached by telephone on +33 5 57 24 73 41 or by email at contact@vignoblesybert.fr. Guided tours with a complimentary tasting are available Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 17:30, strictly by appointment and for groups of up to 8 people. The cellar is open on Mondays from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 18:00 for cellar-door sales. The estate accepts debit/credit cards, welcomes pets, and provides toilet facilities. Group hosting and self-catering holiday accommodation (gîte) are also available. English is spoken on site.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary appellation of Château Vieille Tour la Rose?
- Château Vieille Tour la Rose primarily produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. This appellation was granted to the estate in 1987.
- Who owns Château Vieille Tour la Rose?
- Château Vieille Tour la Rose is a family-owned property. The Ybert family has owned the estate since 1946, passing it down through generations. In 2008, Sandrine Ybert-Bacles was running the property.
- What is the surface area and terroir of the vineyard?
- The vineyard of Château Vieille Tour la Rose covers 11 hectares. It is located on the northern slope of the Saint-Émilion hillside, characterised by sandy soils—notably iron-rich sands—and a clay subsoil.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château Vieille Tour la Rose?
- The vineyard planting at Château Vieille Tour la Rose is dominated by Merlot, which accounts for 80% of the vines. The blend is completed by Cabernet Franc, making up the remaining 20%.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The vineyard of Château Vieille Tour la Rose spans 11 hectares. It is situated in the hamlet of La Rose, on the northern slope of the Saint-Émilion hillside. The soils are sandy, featuring iron-rich sands resting on a clay subsoil and, for certain parcels, clay-siliceous soils with iron pan (crasse de fer). The grape varieties are dominated by Merlot (80%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (20%). The average age of the vines was around fifty years in 2011.
Flagship Cuvées
The estate's main cuvée is Château Vieille Tour la Rose. The wines crafted here reflect traditional vinification methods.
Vinification and Ageing
Vinification is conducted traditionally in concrete and stainless steel vats. The harvest is carried out mechanically. Ageing takes place in French oak barrels, with 33% new oak and 67% seasoned barrels (one wine or older).
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Sandrine Ybert-Bacles
- Surface area
- 11 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 20%
Practical information
- Address
- lieu-dit La Rose, 33330 Saint-Émilion France
- Phone
- +33 5 57 24 73 41
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Lundi : De 09h00 à 12h00 et de 13h00 à 18h00
- Visits
- Visite guidée uniquement sur rendez-vous au 05.57.24.73.41 ou à contact@vignoblesybert.fr