The history of the castle of Le Puy
Owned by the Amoreau family
THEChâteau le Puyhas been owned by the Amoreau family since 1610. It is located on one of the highest plateaus in the region. Jean-Pierre Amoreau (son of Pierre-Robert Amoreau) succeeded his father in 1990 and thus took over the responsibility ofChâteau Le Puy, family property. In the early 1990s, the château shifted towards a method of agriculturebiodynamicTo date, permaculture is also practiced. All wine production is carried out without any chemical inputs, both in the vineyard and during vinification and aging.
On the lands of Saint-Cibard
The terroir of Château le Puy
The vineyard is located on the second highest geodetic point in the department ofGirondeIt covers 51 hectares in three plots. Its vineyard overlooks the valley of theDordogneIt is located on the same rocky plateau as the neighboring vineyards ofSaint-EmilionAndPomerol. THEChâteau Le Puyproduces some of the most renowned natural Bordeaux wines in the world. On average, 180,000 bottles are produced annually. The vines, averaging 50 years old, are planted in soil composed of a mixture oflimestone and silica claysThe grape varieties used for the red wines are composed of 85% ofmerlot, THEcabernet francis present at 7%, thecabernet sauvignonat 6%, we find in equal parts themalbecand theCarmenèreat 1%. For white wines, the only grape variety present in the vineyard is theSemillon.
The wines of Château le Puy
Character and know-how
The Puy Castlepracticeorganic and biodynamic agricultureFor several years now, the estate has completely excluded pesticides and chemical fertilizers. The family practices a vine-growing method similar to that used by their grandparents. During the harvest, the château takes special care with the grape bunches, ensuring they are not crushed before reaching the winery. After fermentation, the wine is racked. It is then transferred to large oak casks and barrels, allowing the aging process to begin. All work in the cellar is carried out according to the lunar calendar. For approximately two years, the wine matures. It is tasted weekly by the team at the...Château le Puyto best monitor its aging process. The wine is then bottled without any filtration. At this stage, every precaution is taken. The bottle corks are always protected with a wax coating. Yeast inoculation and chaptalization are not carried out.
Among the iconic vintages ofChâteau le PuyYou will find the following on our website:
Château Le Puy - Emilien: a wine with the typical elegance of the Bordeaux-Côtes-de-Francs appellation. It comes from vines planted with 85% ofmerlot7% ofCabernet Sauvignon,6% ofCabernet Franc,1% ofmalbecand 1% ofCarmenèreThe magnificent terroir of the estate is expressed wonderfully in this very lovely vintage.
