Château des Moines
Château des Moines
CHATEAU DES MOINES
Château des Moines, located in the Lalande Pomerol appellation, distinguishes itself by creating wines of great finesse and remarkable harmony. Each bottle bears witness to the exceptional expertise of our estate, where passion for viticulture blends with age-old tradition.
Our wines, crafted with care and precision, offer a refined taste experiencethat will win over the most demanding connoisseurs. The constant search for the perfect balance between selected grape varieties and state-of-the-art winemaking techniques gives our products their distinctive personality.
Discover the timeless elegance of Château des Moines, a must for connoisseurs in search of an exceptional tasting experience in the heart of the Lalande Pomerol appellation.
High Environmental Value
Since 2019, Château des Moines has officially obtained “High Environmental Value” level 3 certification for its products.
Through our various sustainable farming practices, we have achieved the highest level of certification, guaranteeing a respectful approach to viticulture, biodiversity and ecosystems.
In the vineyard, we favor cultivation techniques that minimize our environmental footprint, such as our phytosanitary strategy, while producing quality grapes.
From vine to bottle, every step of our winemaking process reflects our commitment to sustainability and environmental preservation.
Château des Moines is proud to be able to showcase its commitment to agriculture that promotes quality and biodiversity.
Our history
Maintaining its traditional practices, the estate deploys its know-how to offer you wines with rich bouquets, beautiful color and great ageing potential.
1940
William Darnajou’s father, a cooper, used to practice polyculture in his fields. In the 1960s, William and Léontine Darnajou took over the estate , which was divided, at this time, in vineyards, market gardening and livestock farming.
1960
William’s son, Henri Darnajou, began to develop the winegrowing activity, as a concrete business. The wine was mainly sold in bulk to wholesalers, but very quickly, Henri Darnajou developed sales in bottle, winning the loyalty of the customers, all over France.
1994
When his father died, Jean Darnajou, which embodied the 3rd generation, took over the family business at the age of 20. He comanaged the estate with his mother : Colette Darnajou and carried on the family tradition, and gradually modernize techniques (thermoregulation, pneumatic press, etc.).
2004
Jean joined forces with his brother-in-law, Patrick Merle, to create the SCEA du Château des Moines, enabling the estate an important business development.
2019
Since 2019, Château des Moines has officially obtained the “High Environmental Value” certification, level 3, for its wines.
2024
The estate has expanded its area, thanks to the acquisition of 5 hectares of vines in the Bordeaux appellation, to further develop the wine production.
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Château des Moines, with its rich history and carefully tended vineyards, fits harmoniously into this emblematic winegrowing landscape of the Bordeaux region.
Phone
05 57 51 40 41
Address
3 rue de Musset
33500 Lalande de Pomerol
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Château des Moines
Château des Moines
Contact us
3 rue de Musset,
33500 Lalande Pomerol
Tel: 05 57 51 40 41
Contact us
3 rue de Musset,
33500 Lalande Pomerol
Tel: 05 57 51 40 41