Vignobles Tournefeuille

Four centuries of history have shaped this exceptional land ... where the "leaf turns" and the sandstone sunny breezes and seasons. The name "Tournefeuille" appears on the cards in 1785 ... In 1785, the famous map of the region of Saint-Emilion, established by historian Beylem mentions the locality "Tournefeuille". It presupposes the presence of vines on the south facing hillside. This high-side gives it a favorable wind exposure. The frequency of breezes explains the use of the name "tournefeuille," speaking of the inhabitants of the time. Nineteenth century birth of the first wines In 1880, Victor Tastet acquired the place and built a perfectly representative winery entire "Bordeaux château" of the time: a beautiful mansion overlooking the hillside, park planted with cedars and pines and adjoining wine store. The pleasure of the holiday is associated with an effective tool for wine production will produce great wines worthy of the identified land. In 1900, Camille Decout, Charentais industrial resumes Tournefeuille castle and continues to develop its reputation. The planted area has increased. But the war of 1914 will moderate these ambitions. A twentieth century marked by progress On the eve of the Second World War, the Sautarel family, descended from Ussel in Correze, raises his bags in Tournefeuille. This is the beginning of a long epic that will last 59 years where the castle will experience many changes under the leadership of Leon Sautarel and his son, André and Jacques: modernizing the vat, building an aging cellar, mechanization of vineyard work, therefore enlarging the vineyard. In the late 70s, the Chateau Tournefeuille is considered among the jewels of the Lalande de Pomerol. In 1998, sated their efforts, the brothers Sautarel transmit to families and small Cambier responsibility of this great land. A new story begins ... For 15 years, the vineyards are proving ... In 2003, the Small complete family vineyard Tournefeuille by 3 hectares located in the Saint-Emilion Château La Reverence. It is located behind the village, on the clay plateau, bordering the Great Classified Growths and at a distance of 3 kms from Tournefeuille castle. In 2004, a new step was taken towards the prestigious Pomerol Castle Lecuyer. Barbanne river is crossed; we access the Pomerol plateau, not far from the church where the Castle Lecuyer is. For 15 years, the family PETIT strives to reveal the fabulous terroir of Château Tournefeuille and modernize the winemaking facilities and livestock, so that the fruits of the vine, in the utmost respect of their origins, we deliver the best of their fruit wine. We strive for our arrival, not to neglect any step leading to each reflection, practice test, validation of results. Now dressed in her finery, the house offers its guests or visitors to long term a genuinely warm welcome.