La pissotière de l'Impératrice
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Located in Marsas, La Pissotière de l'Impératrice is a family-owned Bordeaux winegrowing estate spanning over 80 hectares, cultivating Merlot and Cabernets on sandy-clay soils in AOC Bordeaux. Martine Soum represents the fourth generation currently at the helm.
Identity
The La Pissotière de l'Impératrice estate is a winegrowing property located in Marsas, in the Gironde département. The estate is owned by VIGNOBLES SOUM, with Martine Soum as its current owner.
History and philosophy
The estate's history spans several generations, with Martine Soum representing the fourth generation of winegrowers. The name of the estate is linked to a historical event dating back to 1809, involving Joséphine.
Appellations
The vineyard is spread across five communes around Marsas, approximately 25 kilometres north of Bordeaux. The wines are produced under the AOC Bordeaux appellation.
Practical information
For any enquiries or requests, the estate's email address is scea.soum@orange.fr. The estate welcomes visitors on weekdays from 8:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 18:30, as well as on Saturdays.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary appellation of the wines produced?
- The wines of La Pissotière de l'Impératrice are produced under the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) Bordeaux, covering red, white, and rosé wines.
- What is the size of the vineyard and which grape varieties are grown?
- The vineyard covers more than 80 hectares. The grape variety plantings for red wines are dominated by Merlot (75%), complemented by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon for the remaining 25%.
- Where is the La Pissotière de l'Impératrice estate located?
- The estate is located in the commune of Marsas, approximately 25 kilometres north of the city of Bordeaux. Its vineyard extends across five surrounding communes.
- What are the vinification and ageing methods used for the red wines?
- The estate's red wines are crafted using traditional vinification methods. Ageing is carried out in vats for a minimum of two years to allow them to develop their full character.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard spans over 80 hectares on sandy-clay soils. The estate mainly grows red Merlot, which makes up 75% of the grape varieties planted, complemented by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon for the remaining 25%.
Flagship cuvées
The estate offers red, rosé, and white wines. The main cuvée bears the estate's name, La Pissotière de l'Impératrice. The red wines are characterised by traditional vinification and ageing in vats. Recent vintages are available for the rosés and whites (2023), while red wines with some bottle age are also available (2014).
Vinification and ageing
Vinification of the red wines follows traditional methods. Ageing takes place in vats for a minimum of two years. A serving temperature between 16°C and 18°C is recommended for the red wines.
- Appellation
- Bordeaux
- Commune
- Marsas
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Martine Soum
- Surface area
- 80 ha
- Second wine
- Château Marceau Launay, Le Bois des Filles
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 75%, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Practical information
- Address
- Marsas
- scea.soum@orange.fr
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- en semaine de 8h à 12h30 de 14h à 18h30 ainsi que le samedi