HAUT-MÉDOC
Château le Souley Sainte-Croix
Other wines from this estate
Grand Médoc (Cru Bourgeois) - Second vin
Appellation
Haut-Médoc
Points remarquables
Themed tastings | Vineyard visits | Label vignobles et découverte
Practical informations
05 56 41 98 54
32 rue des Martyrs de la Résistance 33180 Vertheuil
http://www.lesouleystecroix.com
Open all year long, free visit and tasting. Contact: 06 86 97 72 73
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Informations
Since 1959 the Riffaud family recreate the 27 hectares vineyard on a very well orientated hilly gravel soil between Pauillac and Saint Estèphe.Nice view on the vineyard (60 % cabernet sauvignon, 35 % merlot,5% cabernet franc). Visit upon reservation.
Technical sheet
| Superficie (Ha) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon 65 % - Merlot 33 % - petit Verdot 1% - Cabernet Franc 1% |
| Growing methods | Traditional and sustainable |
| Average age of vines (years) | 30 |
| Soils | Garonne gravels, Clay and limestone soil |
| Average return (Hl/Ha) | 50 |
| Average of planting density (Vine plant/Ha) | 7500 |
| Vinification | Vinification by separate parcels, traditional, in Inox vats |
| Proportion of new barrels | <25% |
| Average production of the propriety (bottles) | 100 000 - 150 000 |