Vignobles Chateau des Landes
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Château des Landes is a family-owned winegrowing estate located in Lussac, within the Lussac Saint-Émilion appellation. Run by the third generation of the Lassagne family, it manages 24 hectares of vines planted primarily with Merlot on clay-limestone soils.
Identity
Château des Landes is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Lussac, in Gironde. It is owned by the Lassagne family, represented by Daniel Lassagne. Nicolas Lassagne manages the estate's operations.
History and Philosophy
Château des Landes is a family estate run by the third generation of winemakers. Nicolas Lassagne took over the family business in 2012.
Appellations
Château des Landes produces wines under the Lussac Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical Information
Château des Landes is located at La Grenière, 33570 Lussac.
To contact the estate:
- Telephone: +33 (0)5 57 74 68 05 or +33 (0)6 29 38 77 73
- Email: contact@chateaudeslandes.net
The tasting room and shop are open from January to December, Monday to Saturday, from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. The estate offers cellar-door sales and features a reception room. Group visits can be accommodated. The estate is accessible by coach.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of the wines from Château des Landes?
- Château des Landes primarily produces wines under the Lussac Saint-Émilion appellation, one of the satellite appellations of Saint-Émilion on the Right Bank of Bordeaux.
- What are the grape varieties planted at Château des Landes?
- The vineyard at Château des Landes is planted with 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc, grape varieties traditionally used in the Bordeaux region.
- What is the surface area of the vineyard and the nature of its terroir?
- The Château des Landes vineyard extends over 24 hectares. The vines are established on clay-limestone soils, a terroir perfectly suited to expressing Bordeaux grape varieties, particularly Merlot.
- What are the visiting options at Château des Landes?
- Château des Landes is open for cellar-door sales from Monday to Saturday, between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm. The estate also accommodates group bookings, features a reception room, and is accessible by coach.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The Château des Landes vineyard covers an area of 24 hectares. The vines are planted on clay-limestone soils. The average age of the vines is around 35 years, with certain plots earmarked for the Cuvée Prestige boasting 40 to 50-year-old vines.
The estate's grape varieties consist of 80% Merlot, complemented by 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. Harvesting is carried out mechanically.
Flagship Cuvées
The estate's primary cuvée is Château des Landes. A dedicated wine, Château des Landes Cuvée Prestige, is also produced. The latter is crafted from 100% Merlot.
Vinification and Ageing
Wine ageing can take place in a variety of vessels, including oak barrels, concrete vats, wooden vats, and stainless steel tanks.
- Appellation
- Lussac-Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Lussac
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- LASSAGNE Daniel
- Technical direction
- Nicolas Lassagne
- Surface area
- 24 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%, Cabernet Franc 5%
Practical information
- Address
- LA GRENIERE, 33570 LUSSAC
- Phone
- 05 57 74 68 05
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Janvier à Décembre, du Lundi au Samedi, de 08h00 à 19h00