Vignobles Peyruse
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Vignobles Peyruse is a family-owned winegrowing estate in AOC Médoc, located in Saint-Christoly-Médoc. Managed by Pierre Peyruse, it spans 42 ha of estuarine gravels and is HVE-certified. The property has been in the family since 1914.
Identity
Vignobles Peyruse is a family-owned estate situated in Saint-Christoly-Médoc, in the Gironde department. The property is managed by Pierre Peyruse, working alongside his children Sébastien and Laure. The Peyruse family also owns Château Moulin de Taffard.
History and philosophy
The Peyruse family settled at the estate in 1914. Pierre Peyruse took over the helm of the property in 1977, representing the fourth generation of the family at the head of the winegrowing estate. The domaine is committed to sustainable viticulture, as evidenced by its HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certification.
Appellations
The estate produces wines under the Médoc appellation.
Practical information
Vignobles Peyruse is located at 3, route du Fort-Castillon, 33340 Saint-Christoly-Médoc. The estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 5 56 41 54 98 or by email at vignoblespeyruse@wanadoo.fr.
The estate offers on-site activities, including guided walks through the vineyard, tours followed by tastings, as well as ‘Apéro Estuaire’ aperitifs. Tastings are also available at the shop in the village. The estate provides direct cellar-door sales and features a holiday gîte.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vignobles Peyruse located and which appellation does it produce?
- Vignobles Peyruse is located in the commune of Saint-Christoly-Médoc, in Gironde. The estate produces wines under the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée Médoc.
- What is the family history of Vignobles Peyruse?
- The Peyruse family settled on the property in 1914. Pierre Peyruse, representing the fourth generation, took over management in 1977, ensuring the continuity of the family winegrowing estate.
- What is the size and terroir of Vignobles Peyruse?
- The Vignobles Peyruse vineyard spans 42 hectares. Its terroir is primarily composed of a gravel outcrop, part of which lies directly along the edge of the Gironde Estuary.
- Is Vignobles Peyruse open to visitors?
- Yes, Vignobles Peyruse offers guided walks in the vineyard, as well as tours and tastings at the property. Tastings are also available at the shop located in the village. The estate provides direct cellar-door sales and features a gîte.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Vignobles Peyruse vineyard spans 42 hectares. It is primarily planted on a gravel outcrop, with 17 hectares situated on the outer edge of a Médoc gravel ridge. This area is distinguished by its close proximity to the Gironde Estuary, sloping down directly towards its shores.
Flagship cuvées
Among the wines produced, Château Tour Castillon is a still red wine. It was notably awarded a gold medal at the Concours Agricole de Paris in 2023.
- Appellation
- Médoc
- Commune
- Saint-Christoly-Médoc
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Pierre Peyruse
- Surface area
- 42 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
Practical information
- Address
- 3, rte du Fort-Castillon, 33340 Saint-Christoly-Médoc
- Phone
- +33 5 56 41 54 98
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- balade commentée dans le vignoble, visite et dégustation, Apéro Estuaire