Château de Cazeneuve

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Located in the heart of the Pic Saint-Loup appellation in the town of Lauret, the vineyard of the Cazeneuve Castle is an old building dating back to the 9th century. A prime terroir in northern Languedoc, the Pic Saint-Loup appellation enjoys a unique climate—both cooler and wetter—and is characterized by a mosaic of soils composed primarily of clay-limestone. The vineyard is situated in a natural cirque nestled against the Causse de l’Hortus, with varied exposures, and comprises three soil types: hard limestone, clay-limestone scree, and soft limestone over marl.

Château de Cazeneuve was purchased in 1987 by André Leenhardt and has undergone restructuring over the years. Its vineyards now cover 45 hectares and have been certified organic since 2010. Château de Cazeneuve is a family-run estate and is now in the hands of the second generation, represented by Quentin Leenhardt. The estate’s philosophy is to produce Pic Saint Loup wines with a strong identity. The wines of Château de Cazeneuve reflect the diverse terroirs, a guiding principle in the choices made regarding blending, winemaking, and aging.

The decision was made to produce exclusively Pic Saint Loup, blending the following grape varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan, and Cinsault. The white wine vineyard is used to produce Languedoc wines from the following grape varieties: Roussanne, Marsanne, White Grenache, Vermentino, and Viognier.

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