Château Peyroutas

Château Peyroutas is an estate located on sandy-gravelly soil within the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. It is part of the Terra Burdigala collective, founded by Stéphane Derenoncourt and François Thienpont—two wine and vineyard enthusiasts and prominent figures in the Bordeaux wine region—which brings together winemakers who adhere to its quality criteria: respect for nature, limited yields, and authenticity of the terroir.

The Château Peyroutas vineyard spans 3 hectares, is predominantly planted with Merlot, and faces south, offering optimal sun exposure. Each vine benefits from all the practices that enhance the terroir’s expression in the grapes: short pruning, leaf removal, and thinning... Meticulous sorting precedes a precise winemaking process, in which the pursuit of balance is essential. Careful extraction results in round, powerful wines. Aging in barrels adds a final touch of complexity without altering the soul of this wine: vibrant fruit...