winery

Château Tournefeuille

Bordeaux, France

Philosophy

Plot-by-plot vinification in thermoregulated concrete vats, hand harvest and sorting, 50% biodynamic conversion with sustainable practices. Barrel fermentation for two to four weeks, aged twelve to fourteen months in eighty percent new French oak.

Reputation

Vineyard origins trace to the mid-eighteenth century on Néac Hill, documented on 1785 cartographic maps. The Petit family acquired the estate in 1998, continuing a multi-generational wine tradition, and has invested substantially in modernizing vinification facilities and recovering the terroir's full expression.

AllocationBiodynamic practice claimed at 50% conversion but no formal certification body name or year found in sources; marked as biodynamic_practicing, not certified. Founding year uncertain—earliest documented evidence is 1785 Beyleme map showing vineyard presence; mid-18th century date inferred from château architecture references. Multiple US distributor names from producer's own website, but Monsieur Touton listed first as lead importer for NY/NJ/CT region. Production volume not found in sources; vineyard holdings listed as 18 hectares in multiple sources, though one producer page mentions 24 hectares total across multiple appellations. No UK or Japan importers located. Emeric Petit confirmed as current proprietor; family lineage traced to 1735 wine business history per multiple sources. Signature wines confirmed from estate tasting notes and retailer listings. | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Republic National (FL, TX, GA, VA, NC)' | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Youngs Market (CA, OR, WA)' | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Heritage Wine Cellars (IL)' | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Classic Wines (MA)'

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