Château Vigneau
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Château Vigneau, run by GAEC Sautereau, is a 1-hectare winegrowing estate in Saint-Émilion producing Lussac Saint-Émilion wines. Its 40-year-old vineyard on clay-limestone soils is planted with Merlot (80%), Cabernet Franc (10%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%).
Identity
Château Vigneau is a winegrowing estate. It is operated by GAEC Sautereau and located in Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde department.
History and Philosophy
Details regarding the estate's origins or specific philosophy are not documented. The property is managed by GAEC Sautereau.
Appellations
Château Vigneau crafts wines under the Lussac Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical Information
Château Vigneau is located at Château de Rol, 33330 Saint-Émilion. The estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)5 57 24 70 38. The cellar door is open year-round, from Monday to Sunday, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Tastings and direct wine sales are offered on-site. Coach access is available. Staff speak French.
Find Out More
No official website is documented for this estate.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Château Vigneau wines?
- Château Vigneau produces wines under the Lussac Saint-Émilion appellation, one of the satellite appellations of Saint-Émilion, located on the Right Bank of Bordeaux.
- What is the vineyard size of Château Vigneau and what grape varieties are grown?
- Château Vigneau spans 1 hectare of vineyard. It is predominantly planted with Merlot (80%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (10%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%).
- What are the characteristics of the terroir at Château Vigneau?
- The terroir at Château Vigneau is characterised by clay-limestone soils. The average vine age of 40 years contributes to the concentration and complexity of the wines produced.
- Does Château Vigneau offer visits and wine tastings?
- Yes, Château Vigneau offers wine tastings and cellar door sales directly at the property. The tasting room is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and can accommodate coaches.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The vineyard of Château Vigneau spans an area of 1 hectare on clay-limestone soils. The vines have an average age of 40 years and are trained using the Guyot Simple pruning system. The grape varieties comprise 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Signature Cuvées
The estate produces red wines whose style is defined by ageing carried out entirely in vats. The average annual production is approximately 13,700 bottles, representing around 103 hectolitres.
Vinification and Ageing
Harvesting is carried out mechanically. Vinification takes place in concrete and stainless steel vats. The ageing of the wines is completed entirely in tanks.
- Appellation
- Lussac-Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- GAEC Sautereau
- Surface area
- 1 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 10%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Practical information
- Address
- CHATEAU DE ROL, 33330 SAINT EMILION
- Phone
- 05 57 24 70 38
- Opening hours
- Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre ; Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi, Dimanche ; De 09:00 a 17:00
- Visits
- oui