2016 Mazeyres Pomerol 750ML

Château Mazeyres, situated at the heart of Libourne, is intimately linked to the history of Pomerol. Its location was active and bustling during the Roman period. Anecdotally, Its plateau (then served by 2 main roads) was borrowed by the poet Ausone to go to the villa Lucaniac. Remarkable fragments of pottery dating back to the 3rd Century have been discovered on the site of the Chateau. These artifacts attest to the existence of a Gallo-Romaine villa here in the past. The town archives show that viticulture was first introduced to this area in the 14th Century.

At the beginning of the 20th Century, Chateau Mazeyres was acquired by the Querre family who were dedicated to producing fine, fruity wines that would be destined for the clientele of top class French restaurants. It was in 1998 that the family decided to sell the entire property to Société Générale’s Pension Fund, which in 2010 would be sold to Sogecap, the Life Insurance branch of the same company.

In 1992, Alain Moueix, wine engineer and œnologue, was entrusted with the management of Château Mazeyres. Representing the 4th generation of a noted family of winemakers and négociants from Libourne, he brought his commitment, expertise, and know-how to the job.

Since 2012, the estate has been certified biodynamic, and the recent acquisition of 4 supplemental hectares at the heart of the Pomerol appellation brings the total surface area that is certified to 25.5 hectares.