The wine of Château Taillefer recounts a story,
the one of its terroirs and the family that has cultivated it for a century.
The wine of Château Taillefer recounts a story,
the one of its terroirs and the family that has
cultivated it for a century.
Le vin du Château Taillefer raconte une histoire, celle de son terroir et de la famille qui le cultive depuis un siècle.
The wine of Château Taillefer recounts a story, the one of its terroirs and the family that has cultivated it for a century.
Le vin du Château Taillefer raconte une histoire, celle de son terroir et de la famille qui le cultive depuis un siècle.
A Pomerol story
AN ANCIENT CRU
In 1761, Pierre de Belleyme was mandated by King Louis the XVth to map the province of Guyenne (a territory that today runs from the Gironde to the Aveyron).
The mapping engineer would dedicate two decades to establish the map with an unprecedented precision and detail. Thanks to this work, that allowed him to become ennobled, one was able to discover Château Taillefer mapped for the first time.
A CORREZIAN PIONEER
Antoine Moueix was part of these first settlers. After having set up his wine merchant trade, he decided to become a winegrower. For his first acquisition, he chose Château Taillefer in 1923.
Antoine Moueix, winegrower and wine merchant (1878-1955)
FIVE GENERATIONS
In 2013, Château Taillefer was entrusted to its 5th generation. Claire and her husband, Cyril, strive to perpetuate the family tradition and bring a fresh, new perspective.
As custodians of this exceptional site, they are attached to its preservation while searching for excellence. They have at heart to craft a great wine of Pomerol and to reveal its personality, vintage after vintage.
CHÂTEAU TAILLEFER IN A FEW KEY DATES
1761
On the Belleyme map created for King Louis the XVth, one could discover Château Taillefer for the first time.
1805
The parcels and the buildings of Château Taillefer were described with precision on the Napoleonic cadastral plan and have been preciously conserved ever since.
1923
As wine merchant, Antoine Moueix acquired Château Taillefer. It was to be the first property bought by the Moueix family in Bordeaux.
2013
Château Taillefer was entrusted to the 5th generation. Claire Moueix and her husband, Cyril Basteau, are fully involved in their drive to excellence.
A Pomerol story
AN ANCIENT CRU
In 1761, Pierre de Belleyme was mandated by King Louis the XVth to map the province of Guyenne (a territory that today runs from the Gironde to the Aveyron).
The mapping engineer would dedicate two decades to establish the map with an unprecedented precision and detail. Thanks to this work, that allowed him to become ennobled, one was able to discover Château Taillefer mapped for the first time.
A CORREZIAN PIONEER
At the end of the 19th Century, numerous Correzians left their poor countryside to settle in the Libourne area. They were to buy wine domains and managed to develop their rapid renown throughout the world.
Antoine Moueix was part of these first settlers. After having set up his wine merchant trade, he decided to become a winegrower. For his first acquisition, he chose Château Taillefer in 1923.
FIVE GENERATIONS
In 2013, Château Taillefer was entrusted to its 5th generation. Claire and her husband, Cyril, strive to perpetuate the family tradition and bring a fresh, new perspective.
As custodians of this exceptional site, they are attached to its preservation while searching for excellence. They have at heart to craft a great wine of Pomerol and to reveal its personality, vintage after vintage.
A wine in line with its terroir
A wine in line with its terroir
A wine in line with its terroir
A wine in line with its terroir
are at the origin of the name Château Taillefer.
The elders recount that the plow « carves the iron »
(« taille le fer » in french) so much it lifts
the iron oxides in this vineyard. »
« The iron oxides, a core characteristic of Pomerol, are at the origin of the name Château Taillefer. The elders recount that the plow « carves the iron » (« taille le fer » in french) so much it lifts the iron oxides in this vineyard. »
CLAIRE MOUEIX
THE TYPICITY OF POMEROL
This minuscule terroir represents only 800 hectares (3 square km) and offers a confidential production (1% of Bordeaux volume).
Forged to the rhythm of the geological and climatic changes, this appellation yields wines with an incomparable expression that seduce amateurs from around the world.
Predominantly Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc, it represents a typical Pomerol varietal plantation.
THE TYPICITY OF POMEROL
This minuscule terroir represents only 800 hectares (3 square km) and offers a confidential production (1% of Bordeaux volume).
Forged to the rhythm of the geological and climatic changes, this appellation yields wines with an incomparable expression that seduce amateurs from around the world.
Château Taillefer is located on the southern side of the plateau, at 1 km from the center of the appellation.
Predominantly Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc, it represents a typical Pomerol varietal plantation.
THE CHARACTER OF TAILLEFER
Soil section made in
in the vineyard of the Château Taillefer
A soil composed of silica and gravel over blue clay.
This combination naturally limits the vigor of the vines and produces grapes that are concentrated with velvety and racy tannins.
There is a large quantity of iron oxides at « Taillefer ».
They enrichen the soil composition and vine nourishment, which produces grapes that are of a great aromatic complexity.
The alliance of these elements contributes to the identity of Château Taillefer.
THE CHARACTER OF TAILLEFER
Soil section made
in the vineyard of the Château Taillefer
A soil composed of silica and gravel over blue clay.
This combination naturally limits the vigor of the vines and produces grapes that are concentrated with velvety and racy tannins.
There is a large quantity of iron oxides at « Taillefer ».
They enrichen the soil composition and vine nourishment, which produces grapes that are of a great aromatic complexity.
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The alliance of these elements contributes to the identity of Château Taillefer.
THE CHARACTER OF TAILLEFER
Soil section made in the vineyard of the Château Taillefer.
A soil composed of silica and gravel over blue clay.
This combination naturally limits the vigor of the vines and produces grapes that are concentrated with velvety and racy tannins.
There is a large quantity of iron oxides at « Taillefer ».
They enrichen the soil composition and vine nourishment, which produces grapes that are of a great aromatic complexity.
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The alliance of these elements contributes to the identity of Château Taillefer.
orient the climate, the terrain and the fermentations,
he makes « his own » wine. »
« The skill and deftness of the winegrower, the cellar master, orient the climate, the terrain and the fermentations, he makes « his own » wine. »
EMILE PEYNAUD,
Le goût du vin
MAN’S EFFORT
Giving birth to the wine of Château Taillefer requires steadfast consistency, mastery and heart.
Defining the wine’s personality and choosing the best techniques to truly reveal it, requires a perpetual questioning.
Backed by centuries of know-how, we are constantly seeking to perfect the wine, between innovation and tradition.
Crafting a great wine is a question of true balance, seeking perfection in each detail, daring timelessness.
The notion of « Well Done » guides our daily activity.
In this manner, each bottle of Château Taillefer recounts a story;
the story of a terroir with exceptional geological and historical origins;
the story of the work accomplished over the necessary 3 years in its crafting, from the vines to the cellar.
One has to play it with one’s own talent and soul. »
« The wine of Château Taillefer is likened to a musical score. One has to play it with one’s own talent and soul. »
CYRIL BASTEAU
Seduction and elegance
Seduction and elegance
Seduction and elegance
We craft the wine of Château Taillefer so as to fully express its intense seduction and its natural elegance.
Its seduction comes into being from the richness of its aromas where the red and black fruit are serenaded by the flowers. Its minerality, spices and woody notes heighten its long, fragrant finish.
Its natural elegance emanates from the caressing texture of its tannins and its style, both modern and classic.
We craft the wine of Château Taillefer so as to fully express its intense seduction and its natural elegance.
Its seduction comes into being from the richness of its aromas where the red and black fruit are serenaded by the flowers. Its minerality, spices and woody notes heighten its long, fragrant finish.
Its natural elegance emanates from the caressing texture of its tannins and its style, both modern and classic.
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dense, complex and elegant.
with a remarkable nature !
Château Taillefer, an emblematic figure of Pomerol,
with a remarkable nature !
Château Taillefer, an emblematic figure of Pomerol,
with a remarkable nature !
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