winery

Château Les Trois Croix

Bordeaux, France

Philosophy

Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend aged 12–15 months in oak barrels on the Fronsac limestone plateau. Consultant Michel Rolland oversees classical Right Bank technique, drawing dark plum, mineral backbone, and supple tannin structure from clay-limestone soils at 87 meters elevation.

Reputation

The estate traces its tower to 1712 when the name Trois Croix was carved in stone, though the vineyard first commanded attention after Patrick Léon—previously winemaker at Mouton Rothschild—purchased the property in 1995. His son Bertrand has managed it since Léon's death in 2018, continuing to extract the singular terroir of Fronsac's highest limestone plateau.

AllocationFounded year 1712 is carved-in-stone documented; modern era begins 1995 acquisition by Patrick Léon. Production sourced from multiple retailers citing 8,000 cases (96,000 bottles) per vintage as typical; Vins Fronsac official body reports 65,000 bottles annual. No organic or biodynamic certification found in any source despite extensive search. Producer website domain found but appears inactive or contains generic content (Beaujolais/Rhône articles). No specific US/UK/Japan importer identified; wine distributed through general U.S. retailers only. Succession: Patrick Léon (1943–2018) → Bertrand Léon (son, since 1996 as winemaker, now proprietor). Michel Rolland consulting confirmed. Second wine La Lamolière noted in multiple sources. Terroir limestone-clay plateau at commune Fronsac. 20 hectares confirmed. English spoken at estate per Fronsac tourism authority.

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