The SCEA des Vignobles Marcel Petit was created in 1986 by Mr. Marcel Petit with the acquisition of Château Pillebois from the Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux appellation.
In 1988, the vineyard grew with Châteaux Franc Lartigue and Grande Rouchonne, located in the Saint-Emilion appellation. It was that same year that the Vignobles Marcel Petit joined the Vignerons Indépendants de France.
In 1997, Mr. Marcel Petit retired, thus entrusting the vineyards to his daughter Elisabeth and his son-in-law Jean-Pierre Toxé. The vineyard then reached 22 hectares of vines, divided between Saint-Emilion and Castillon.
Then in 2019, the plots in AOC Castillon as well as the Château Pillebois were sold. The vineyard now covers 9.5 hectares of vines in AOC Saint-Emilion.
For almost 30 years now, the vineyard has continued to evolve and improve. Our know-how, passed down for two generations, is the result of collaborations with the best wine specialists, allowing us to make the most of our terroir.The continuous improvement of the techniques and the quality of our wines has always been carried out with the greatest respect for the wine traditions instilled by our ancestors.
For several years we have been committed to more environmentally friendly work.
More recently, in 2011, we joined the SME association (Environmental Management System), certification to ISO 14001 standards specializing in the good management of the environment and the biodiversity of our operations. It imposes a reduction in phytosanitary and weedkiller products, a recovery of all waste, as well as a zero impact of our cellar effluents and residues of phytosanitary products.
In 2013 we obtained the HVE 3 certification (High Environmental Value level 3). This certification, gradual from 1 to 3, attests to our commitment to respect and balance the environment and biodiversity on our farms.
Our wines are then bottled by us directly at the property. Our barrels are renewed at 30% each year in order to obtain subtle and delicate aromas in each of our vintages.
The technically well-equipped cellar allows us to monitor the vinification and aging of our wines with precision.
All the harvests of our Saint-Emilion grands crus are hand-sorted in order to keep only the best fruits in vats.
The vinifications are carried out by Jean-Pierre Toxé in close collaboration with the oenology laboratory Oenoteam and Stéphane Toutoundji, whose reputation is well established.
Chateau Franc Lartigue Saint-Emilion Grand Cru is made from Merlot 70%, Cabernet franc 15%, Cabernet sauvignon 15%
Eight hectare property in the town of Saint-Emilion. Elegant and structured wine, keep for 10 to 15 years depending on the vintage.
Review:
Vines with an average age of 35 years have produced a concentrated wine. It is rich and full, while also having restraint and elegance. That makes for a fine balancing act of generous tannins and opulent black fruits. Drink the wine from 2021
- Wine Enthusiast 92 Points
Chateau Franc Lartigue Saint-Emilion Grand Cru is made from Merlot 70%, Cabernet franc 15%, Cabernet sauvignon 15%
Eight hectare property in the town of Saint-Emilion. Elegant and structured wine, keep for 10 to 15 years depending on the vintage.
Review:
Bold and rich, this ripe black-currant-flavored wine come from vineyards on the plain below Saint-Émilion center. With the rich Merlot dominant, the wine has density and concentration that will allow it to age. Drink from 2023.
-Wine Enthusiast 91 Points
Deep cherry red in color with a garnet rim. On the nose, it is intense and elegant, with a base of ripe fruits that blends with the subtle tertiary aromas of sweet spices and cocoa. On the palate, it is balanced, full-bodied but with sweet and pleasant tannins, with a long and very persistent aftertaste.
Review:
Despite its relative youth, Zweigelt is actually an Austrian classic. This variety was created in 1922, when Dr. Fritz Zweigelt crossed two grapes - St Laurent and Blaufränkisch. Originally, it was intended for the new variety to be called Rotburger, referring to the place where it was born, Klosterneuburg. But this name never took hold, and instead, Zweigelt was named after the man who was the key in its development.
Today, Zweigelt is the most widely planted red variety in Austria, growing in nearly 9% of this country's vineyards. It is a robust grape, highly resistant to dryness, frost and various diseases.
The wine boasts a pale rosé color, it has plenty of fruity aromas, with red cherry and wild strawberry flavors. It is medium-bodied, but it still have a nice long and pleasant finish with a light cinnamon type of spice to it.
Only the best grapes are harvested with a lot of experience and know-how and further processed. The grapes are fermented directly gently pressed and cooled. The fermentation takes place exclusively in stainless steel tanks.
Perfectly at home on any picnic, delicious with fried chicken, and tames the heat when paired with spicy dishes. There is also a slight watermelon note that makes it perfect for spring and summer. A great pairing with barbecued shrimp.