Château Vieux Taillefer — Classic Elegance from Fronsac

A historic estate in the Fronsac appellation, Château Vieux Taillefer spans 12 hectares on clay-limestone and gravel slopes. This emblematic Right Bank terroir gives the wine a fresh tension and remarkable aromatic depth. The estate practices respectful viticulture, crafting wines that highlight the identity of the land with elegance, silky tannins, and refined fruit expression.

Terroir & grape varieties

Planted on clay-limestone soils mixed with gravel, the vines benefit from ideal sunlight exposure. The vineyard is dominated by Merlot (≈ 70%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (≈ 25%) and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, giving the wines a balance of richness, tension, and aromatic complexity in a timelessly classic style.

Viticulture & winemaking

• Reasoned agriculture, manual harvest with careful sorting.
• Fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks for gentle extraction.
• Aged 12 to 14 months in barrels, with around 30% new oak to preserve fruit purity and refine texture.

This constant care in the vineyard and cellar yields precise, balanced wines with structure but no rusticity.

Style & ageing potential

Château Vieux Taillefer stands out with notes of blackberry, black cherry, sweet pepper, and cedar, boasting a generous, velvety palate with subtle spice. Approachable from 5 years onward, it evolves gracefully over 12 to 15 years depending on the vintage, developing refined nuances of forest floor and truffle.

Signature wines

• Château Vieux Taillefer — The grand vin, structured and refined, with pure, lifted fruit.
• Savio de Vieux Taillefer — A more accessible second wine, offering a gourmand profile while remaining true to the estate’s silky style.