Château
Les Grandes Murailles
Saint émilion grand cru
The vineyard covers 2 hectares (4.9 acres) and is located at the foot of Saint-Emilion’s “Grande Muraille”, the ruins of a Dominican convent built in the Middle Ages. The soils are clay-limestone, and the grape composition is 100% Merlot.
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Owner
Phillipe Cuvelier
History
A Dominican convent was built but was then destroyed at the beginning of the One Hundred Years War. With the convent taken by the enemy, who were strategically well-positioned to the disadvantage of the village, the Dominicans found refuge within the village walls. Only one wall would remain and would henceforth be known as ‘Les Grandes Murailles’
The property was acquired by the Reiffers family through their ancestor Malen.
Ranked Grand Cru Classé in the Saint-Emilion classification.
Reclassified as Grand Cru Classé
Purchased by the Cuvelier family
Key Figures
100% Merlot
Clay-limestone
2 hectares (9 acres)
Château
Les Grandes Murailles
