Château Chapelle d'Aliénor

#PROPERTY: History & Terroir

History of Château Chapelle D'Aliénor

The story of Château Chapelle d'Aliénor began when Aliénor and Alexandre de Malet-Roquefort, working at La Gaffelière, discovered a small plot of vines in Mouliets-et-Villemartin, near Saint-Émilion,

They were attracted by the richness of the terroir, its ideal location, and the presence of an ancient chapel in the heart of the vineyards. In 2009, they acquired Château Chapelle Maracan and renamed it Chapelle d'Aliénor, succumbing to its charm. in doing so, they extended their estate to 17 hectares of sun-drenched vineyards.

This story bears witness to their passionate commitment to viticulture and their desire to create exceptional wines that fully express the richness and uniqueness of their terroir.

Château Chapelle D'Aliénor terroir

The terroir of Château Chapelle D'Aliénor is characterized by the presence of clay-limestone and gravel-clay soils. These soil types offer ideal conditions for viticulture, allowing good drainage while retaining sufficient water to nourish the vines during dry periods.

Clay-limestone soils are rich in minerals and offer good water retention, which favors the development of vine roots and contributes to the complexity of the wines produced. Gravel-clay soils, on the other hand, are generally well drained and contribute to the finesse and elegance of the wines.

By combining these two types of soil, the terroir of Château Chapelle D'Aliénor offers a diversity that allows the vines to flourish and produce high-quality grapes.

#WINES FROM THE DOMAIN: Appellations and Cuvées

The Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations

The Bordeaux Supérieur appellation, a sub-region of the Bordeaux vineyards in France, is renowned for wines of superior quality to those of the standard Bordeaux appellation. The major difference between Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur wines lies in the nine-month minimum ageing period after fermentation before marketing. The Bordeaux Supérieur appellation draws its distinction from its great diversity of soils and microclimates, offering winemakers a terrain conducive to the production of varied, expressive wines.

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Château Chapelle D'Aliénor wines

Château Chapelle D'Aliénor offers two distinct cuvées:

Château Chapelle d'Aliénor white
Chapelle d'Aliénor by La Gaffelière

Château Chapelle d'Aliénor white is the estate's main wine. It represents the authentic expression of Château Chapelle D'Aliénor's terroir and expertise. This wine often offers a harmonious combination of ripe fruit, spice and floral nuances, with an elegant structure and well-integrated tannins.

Chapelle d'Aliénor by La Gaffelière is the fruit of a collaboration between Château Chapelle D'Aliénor and the prestigious Château La Gaffelière. It offers a unique interpretation of terroir, with a distinctive, refined character. This wine is often distinguished by its aromatic complexity and finesse on the palate, reflecting the best of both estates.

The best vintages of Château Chapelle d'Aliénor by La Gaffelière; 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023

#IN BRIEF: Figures

Region : Bordeaux
Appellation : Bordeaux
Surface area : 17 Hectares
Red grape varieties : 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
White grape varieties : 85% Semillion and 15% Muscadelle
Vine cultivation : Raisonnée