Château Montlabert

The origins of Montlabert are inextricably linked with the story of the Saint Emilion vineyards, a story UNESCO has taken to heart - by including the entire appellation area in its list of World Heritage sites. This is the first vineyard landscape to be recognised by UNESCO; high praise indeed for the generations of winegrowers who shaped the terroir, and for those working to protect it today. Château Montlabert is proud to be part of the stor...

Montlabert has only 13 hectares of vines - planted as a single unit - making vineyard management an exercise in precision. The approach is plot-specific, the techniques modern; they include soil management, pruning and harvesting. Every activity is meticulously managed. Just like an English country garden!

Cover crops are grown year-round at Montlabert as a way to protect the remarkable soils. They may be cereals, legumes or cruciferou...

Montlabert’s attention to detail knows no bounds - and neither do its aspirations. By working with 5 cooperage companies each offering three toast levels, the château has 15 possible choices for barrel-ageing its wines. And with Montlabert’s plot-by-plot approach informing every choice, each vineyard parcel can decide on its own unique combination.