Château Vieux Moulins de Chéreau
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Château Vieux Moulins de Chéreau, owned by Vignobles Silvestrini, is a 22-hectare estate in Lussac Saint-Émilion practising sustainable viticulture (viticulture raisonnée). It produces red wines aged for 18 months in vats.
Identity
Château Vieux Moulins de Chéreau is owned by Vignobles Silvestrini. The estate is situated in the commune of Lussac, in the Gironde département.
History and philosophy
The history of Château Vieux Moulins de Chéreau began in 1958. Today, the estate is dedicated to sustainable viticulture.
The appellations
Château Vieux Moulins de Chéreau produces wines under the Lussac Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical information
The estate is actively engaged in wine tourism, offering visitors the opportunity to tour the vineyards and taste the wines produced on site.
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Frequently asked questions
- What style of wine is produced at Château Vieux Moulins de Chéreau?
- Château Vieux Moulins de Chéreau primarily produces red wines. Its main cuvée is crafted from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
- What is the surface area of the vineyard at Château Vieux Moulins de Chéreau?
- The vineyard at Château Vieux Moulins de Chéreau covers 22 hectares, entirely dedicated to growing the grape varieties that make up the estate's wines.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château Vieux Moulins de Chéreau?
- Château Vieux Moulins de Chéreau primarily grows Merlot (65%), Cabernet Franc (20%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) to craft its red wines.
- Can you visit Château Vieux Moulins de Chéreau?
- Yes, Château Vieux Moulins de Chéreau welcomes visitors for vineyard tours and wine tastings as part of its wine tourism offer.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard spans a surface area of 22 hectares. The grape varieties planted comprise 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Flagship cuvées
The estate produces an emblematic cuvée, Château Vieux Moulins de Chéreau. This red wine typically shows a well-balanced structure, with red fruit aromas and a lingering finish. It is crafted from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vinification and ageing
The wine is aged in vats for a period of 18 months.
- Appellation
- Lussac-Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Lussac
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Vignobles Silvestrini
- Surface area
- 22 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 65%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%
Practical information
- Address
- Lussac
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Possibilité de visiter les vignobles et de déguster les vins. Domaine engagé dans l'œnotourisme.