Château Planères

Roussillon - France

Philosophy

Chateau Planeres Wines

The winery can look back on 4 generations of winegrowers and is a family collaboration between the Jaubert and Nourry families. It is located on a stony plateau that dominates the village of Saint-Jean-Lasseille. Due to the rough conditions, the vine has to work hard here to reach full maturity. The poor sandy soils with many boulders and limited limestone oblige it to dig very deep with its roots to ensure its food supply. This means that the very old grapevines can also provide themselves with water in times of drought and thus ensure a constant and balanced ripening of the grapes. Located between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, the climate here can also be very harsh. The constant play of winds and temperature fluctuations results in wines that display an incredible refinement, concentration, structure and balance. All Planères wines are therefore individual expressions of all these conditions together, with each vintage also requiring its own approach. Don't expect a bombastic or stewed jam style here, but delicate, mineral and terroir bound gems with a lot of personality that will undoubtedly make the heart of the true wine lover beat faster. 

Terroir

Chateau Planeres Wines

Between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean Sea, the climatic conditions are quite harsh. Winds from the North, from the mountains and from the Mediterranean sea create extreme weather conditions. Very hot with cooling and precipitation from the mountains where day and night temperatures can vary greatly. Winter can be quite cold with regular precipitation. Stony plateau near Saint-Jean-Lasseille. Poor sandy soils with predominantly clay with boulders. Roots here must go deep enough to provide adequate water even during periods of extended drought.

Wines

Chateau Planeres Wines

Discover these great wines:

2020 Château Planères "P" de Planères Grenache Noir 100% - Côtes Catalanes
2021 Château Planères "P" de Planères Malvoisie 100% - Côtes Catalanes
2018 Château Planères Prestige - Côtes du Roussillon Villages Les Aspres Mourvedre/Syrah/Grenache Noir
2021 Château Planères Prestige - Côtes du Roussillon Malvoisie/Vermentino/Grenache Blanc - Côtes Catalanes 
2021 Château Planères Prestige - Côtes du Roussillon Syrah/Grenache Noir/Cinsault