Château Villemaurine
Saint Emilion Grand cru • Saint-Emilion
Grand Cru Classé
From vine to wine tour & tasting
This tour takes you on a guided visit to the vineyard and cellars. You begin by finding out about the typicity of Château Villemaurine vineyard’s terroir and how it helps bring out the exceptional character of this Saint-Emilion Great Classified Growth. Next, in the château’s cellars, the different stages of the wine-making and ageing processes are carefully explained. A leisurely stroll is then taken through the ancient underground quarries to the monolithic cellars located directly underneath the vines of the estate.
This tour is rounded off by a conducted tasting of 2 wines (Grand Cru & Grand Cru Classé).
- 1 hour
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Participants : From 2 to 20 Persons
Exclusive tour & tasting
This is a personalised tour especially designed for enthusiasts, connoisseurs or anyone who wishes to develop their wine culture. Learn about and share the philosophy behind the making of the wines of Château Villemaurine, in which respect for the vineyard’s terroir is allied to the search for excellence. Discover the vines’ outstanding terroir, visit the winemaking facilities and the monolithic cellar, where the estate’s wines age and develop, and take part in the history of the château’s underground quarries. This experience is rounded off with a conducted tasting of 3 wines in a unique and exclusive setting.
- 1h30
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Heritage tour in English
Château Villemaurine possesses a stunning network of quarries in which the château’s wines are aged. Accompanied by a guide, you take part in a conducted tour to explore the depth of these quarries which stretch over 7 hectares (17 acres) on four different levels. Listen to the voice of the quarries as they tell you the story of Villemaurine, the Saint-Emilion village and its founder via a son et lumière show. Two wines are tasted while you enjoy the tour.
- 1 hour
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Our historie
The name of Villemaurine makes its appearance in the history in the VII th century. At that time, the Moors go raise up to saint Emilion by settling their camp in a place that we baptize at first ” Moorish City “, then in time, Villemaurine. It is in the VIIIth century when the monk Emilion settles down in the region and which will give its name to the village of the same name. It will succeed then some owners until 2005, year in the course of which the Onclin family enters the history books in his turn of Villemaurine.
In 2007, Justin Onclin, enthusiast of wine and vine growing, expert thanks to its inheritance and its trader’s job, produces its first vintage wine of Chateau Villemaurine. With the will to establish a family heritage and to develop his own wines, he quickly becomes aware of the wealth and the extraordinary potential of Chateau Villemaurine. To you make them discover, he opens his doors to the visitors who will not miss to discover this magic place of history and oenological quality.
Our wines
| Last name | Sales price | Guide | Taste profile | Aging potential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Château Villemaurine | 30 à 40 € | Aromatique et charnu | 10 à 20 ans | |
| Les Angelots de Villemaurine | 20 à 30 € | Aromatique et charnu | 10 à 15 ans |
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On a beaucoup aimé Stessie et toute la visite.
I was there with american friens and they really appreciate the visit. they also liked the wine and made a shipping to Austalia for a friend of theirs for 300 and so, Euros. I will recommand this Chateau to friend and family.
Very good tour, would definitely recommend again.