Clos du Beau-Pere

Identity

Clos du Beau-Père is a winegrowing estate managed by Jean-Luc Thunevin. It is located in the commune of Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde department.

History and philosophy

The history of this property dates back to the 19th century, when it was known as L'Angélus. Later renamed Château Ratouin, the estate was acquired in 2006 by Jean-Luc and Muriel Thunevin. This purchase encompassed an estate of around 4 hectares.

The appellations

The estate's plots produce wines under the Pomerol appellation, as well as under the Bordeaux appellation.

Flagship wines

Clos du Beau-Père offers red wines. These wines are crafted from the Merlot and Cabernet Franc grape varieties. The estate also produces white wine. The average annual production ranges between 15,000 and 20,000 bottles.

Practical information

Clos du Beau-Père is located at 6, rue Guadet, BP 88, 33330 Saint-Émilion. Vineyard visits and tastings are available by appointment. Direct cellar-door sales are also offered at the property. For all enquiries or to book a visit, the estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)5 57 55 09 13 or by email at thunevin@thunevin.com.

Find out more

Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

The Clos du Beau-Père vineyard covers an area of 4 hectares. The vines have an average age of approximately 40 years, particularly for the Merlot, whilst the Cabernet Franc averages 20 years old. The terroir is characterised by soils composed of gravel and sand, with 80% of the plots situated on deep gravel and 20% on clay-gravel. The grape varieties are dominated by Merlot (90%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (10%). Harvesting is carried out by hand.