Vieux Château Vachon
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Vieux Château Vachon is a winegrowing estate in Saint-Émilion, producing wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation. Rooted in local tradition, its philosophy centres on expressing the character of its terroir.
Identity
Vieux Château Vachon is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Émilion, in Gironde. It is among the estates that contribute to the rich viticultural landscape of this appellation.
History and philosophy
The estate is rooted in the region's winemaking tradition, perpetuating a savoir-faire passed down through generations. Its production philosophy centres on crafting wines that reflect the distinctive character of their terroir.
The appellations
The wines of Vieux Château Vachon are crafted under the Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical information
For any further information or specific enquiries, please refer to the estate's official contact details.
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The vineyard (terroir)
The Vieux Château Vachon vineyard is characterised by soils typical of the appellation, influenced by Bordeaux's temperate oceanic climate. The region's traditional grape varieties are cultivated here.
Flagship cuvées
The estate produces red wines that remain faithful to the aromatic profile and structure characteristic of the Saint-Émilion appellation. These wines are distinguished by a balanced expression of traditional grape varieties, typically offering ripe fruit aromas alongside spicy or toasty oak notes, with a well-structured yet harmonious tannic texture.
Vinification and ageing
Winemaking and ageing practices at Vieux Château Vachon are conducted with deep respect for the typicity of Saint-Émilion wines. Every stage, from fermentation to ageing, is tailored to optimise fruit expression and tannin integration, yielding wines with fine ageing potential.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
Practical information
- Address
- Saint-Émilion
- Phone
- +33557744664
- Contact form
- Contact the estate