Vignobles
Lapeyronie
Côtes
de Castillon
& Côtes de Francs
(Bordeaux)
The
Estate
This current owners Helene and Frederic Lapeyronie
represent the fourth generation of winemakers in the
family. Frederic is the vineyard manager, Helene is the
winemaker. She also teaches viticulture and
enology in Saint Emilion.
Lapeyronie family
The Vineyard
The estate, which belonged to Frederic's family, is located on a 2.5 hectare vineyard (6.2
acres) in Côtes de Castillon AOC, on a slope situated
at 86 meters above sea level, with southern sun
exposure.
The soil is a mix of clay and limestone. The average
age of the vines is 40 years old. The vineyard is planted
to Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
They also have 2.5 hectares (6.2 acres) in Côtes de
Francs AOC, on a slope situated at 77 meters above sea
level. The soil is a mix of clay and limestone. The
average age of the vines is 35 years old.
The vineyard is farmed using culture raisonée method,
guyot double, disbudding, thinning out of the leaves,
and fertilization. Manual harvest. Only the best grapes
are selected. Production: 2,200 cases.
The Wines
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