The vines at Lussac were planted in Gallo-Roman times, just a few kilometres from Saint-Émilion. Then, in the 18th century, Benedictine monks worked the Lussac vineyards and raised the profile of their wines as far afield as the English court.
Château de Lussac was built in 1876 for Gaston Montouroy, then passed on to the Marquis de Sercey, whose family managed the estate until 1980. Now owned by Sarments Vineyards, Château de Lussac is being modernised. It is whithin this theatrical setting, between a main courtyard and wooded grounds, a blend of classical and Renaissance architecture, that we produce the Château’s wines.
Terroir
The vineyards of Château de Lussac, the highest point in this wine-growing village, are planted on a ridge dominated by ferruginous clay. The 32-hectare vineyard, which is practically in one piece at the foot of the Château, is bordered by 2 hectares of woodland, a true haven of biodiversity.
The Wines
The wines of Château de Lussac are delightful wines from a 32-hectare vineyard in the Lussac-Saint-Émilion AOC. Just a few kilometres from Bordeaux, the château’s vines flourish in a clay-limestone terroir.
