Chateau Sansonnet

Appellation : Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé

Château Sansonnet is situated on the highest point of the exceptional clay limestone plateau of Saint Emilion. In 2012, Château Sansonnet joined the hight circle of Saint-Emilion’s Grands Crus Classés. The distinction was a reward for constant, hard and close work carried out on the vines with continuous concern for quality. Important qualitative work has been carried out in the vineyard : new plantation, pulling up, trellising, grassing over. When necessary, leaf thinning and green harvesting help to control maturity and yields. The grapes are hand harvested in small cartons at optimum maturity.

Chateau Sansonnet

Appellation : Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé

The owner's pitch.

“It is first of all the passion for the vine and wine that led us to cross the path of Château Sansonnet, then it is the passion for this magical place full of history that animates us every day. Château Sansonnet is also the work of a team concerned with respect for “know-how” and its “making known” through the wines we produce.”
Marie-Bénédicte Lefévère

Focus on the Chateau.

Surface area

7 hectares

Wine types

Red

Ageing

16 months
70% new barrels (225, 300 and 500l)
2 wood amphorae (20hl)

Grape varieties

85% Merlot
8% Cabernet Franc
7% Cabernet Sauvignon

Environmental protection

HEV 3 – Engaged in EMS

Open for tours

By appointment

Wines.

With dark and intense color, the wine reveals on the nose aromas mixed with black fruits and spices. On the palate, the wine is rich and dense , the tannins are melted and elegant. The finish is marked by minerality and surprising length. Food and wine pairings: entrecôte on vines shoots, roasted lamb shoulder, bitter chocolate dessert…