Château Peyreau
Château Peyreau
#PROPERTY: History & Terroir
The history of Château Peyreau
Château Peyreau, owned by the Neipperg family since 1971, is a benchmark in the wine world, along with other prestigious estates such as La Mondotte, Canon La Gaffelière and Clos de l'Oratoire. This wine has a garnet-red color and a moderately aromatic nose. On the palate, it is round and ripe, ready to be enjoyed. However, to reveal its full potential, it should be left to air for a while.
In addition to its winemaking excellence, the château is distinguished by its imposing architecture and fascinating history. With its vast courtyard to the west, grand perrons and majestic facade to the east, overlooking the Rhône, it offers a spectacular setting. Inside, the vestibule leads to a spacious French staircase, lined with medieval vaulted rooms and sumptuous 18th-century reception rooms, bathed in natural light through large French windows.
Despite its centuries of existence, the château retains its original state, with stone, terracotta and wooden floors, doors, windows, fireplaces and interior woodwork. Decorative features such as staff decorations and 19th-century wallpaper add a touch of authenticity and charm to this historic residence, which has always been carefully lived in and maintained.
Château Peyreau terroir
The terroir of Château Peyreau is characterized by its geological diversity. At the top of the hill, the soil is mainly clay-limestone and composed of Fronsac molasse, providing ideal conditions for growing vines. This combination of soils gives the grapes good structure and great aromatic complexity. At the foot of the slope, the soil is sandy-clay, which helps retain water and regulate humidity for the vines. This diversity of terroirs enables Château Peyreau to produce balanced, expressive wines that reflect the unique characteristics of its environment.
#WINES FROM THE DOMAIN: Appellations and Cuvées
The Saint-Emilion appellation
The Saint-Emilion appellation, located in the Bordeaux wine region of France, is renowned for its elegant, complex red wines. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its exceptional viticultural landscape, this appellation is distinguished by its diverse terroir and traditional grape varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Saint-Émilion wines offer a rich aromatic palette, from red fruits to woody and spicy notes, with silky tannins and a balanced structure. Recognized by its famous monolithic church, Saint-Émilion embodies the excellence and tradition of Bordeaux viticulture.
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Château Peyreau wines
Château Peyreau Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Château Peyreau produces a single cuvée that embodies the very essence of its terroir and winemaking expertise. Mainly composed of Merlot (70%), this grape variety emblematic of the region brings richness and roundness to the wines. It is complemented by 25% Cabernet Franc, which brings structure and complexity, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, adding a touch of aromatic intensity and character.
This meticulously balanced composition creates a harmonious wine, fully expressing the nuances and subtleties of its terroir. The grapes are carefully selected by hand and vinified with meticulous attention to detail, preserving their purity and expression.
The Château Peyreau cuvée is distinguished by its elegance and finesse, with aromas of ripe red fruit, subtle woody notes and a well-integrated tannic structure. Each vintage, as it ages, develops further complexity, offering an even richer and more rewarding taste experience.
The best vintages of Château Peyreau; 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
#IN BRIEF: Figures
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation : Saint-Émillion
Surface area : 12 Hectares
Red grape varieties : 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vine cultivation : Reasoned