Château LANIOTE

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé

History, eight generations

Château Laniote has been in Arnaud de la Filolie’s family for almost two centuries. The property was created in 1816 by a Saint-Emilion wine merchant named Pierre Lacoste, who purchased a cellar and some neighboring vines, then gradually enlarged the estate through 1844.

The property was then transmitted in a direct line from mother to daughter for eight generations. The owner’s name thus changed with each inheritance: Lacoste, Rouja, Freymond, Schneider, La Filolie.

HISTORY

The cradle of Saint-Emilion

In the heart of Saint-Emilion is the 13th-century chapel that adorns the Château Laniote label, which still belongs to the family’s descendants: the Hermitage where Saint-Emilion lived (in the photo: his seat, his bed, and the fountain of miracles) as well as part of the Catacombs. Thus, we can claim to be the guardians of the cradle of Saint-Emilion.

These sites are inscribed on the list of French Historic Monuments.

the wine

2015

2015, a year ending in 5… ’75, ’85, ’95, 2005—four exceptional vintages in Saint-Emilion. If ever there was a pattern, this year confirms it!

2016

2016, a little gem! ! It was a long wait and it caused us many worries: the very mild and wet winter and the rain that continued all the spring which was very fresh.

2017

A year full of surprises!! After two particularly qualitative vintages: 2015 and 2016, we were hoping for such a beautiful year …

2018

The years go by but are never the same … Each year, climatology gives its mark. The year 2018, although characterized by a pressure of very strong diseases, gave us an exceptional quality. Our efforts have been rewarded beyond our expectations!

2019

very favorable climatic conditions: This year we will retain a lot of sunshine, very mild temperatures in winter and very hot spells in summer with two heatwaves in August, low rainfall except during the last quarter (after the harvest).

2020

Finally, summer came with hot and dry weather until the very early harvest.
Modest yields but very good quality: the 2020 has a deep, brilliant purple colour.

2021

2021 was a complicated year, with capricious weather… The winter was mild and rainy, and the vines started their growth particularly early. However, this growth was slowed down by an intense cold spell in April followed by cool and wet May and June.

2022

The year 2022 is still fresh in everyone’s mind: hot and dry all summer long. A very special year: never seen before!

come visit us

Located steps away from the mediaeval city of Saint-Emilion, Château Laniote is open year-round by appointment. We offer a winemaking tour of the vat house, bottle storehouse, barrel cellar, and a short film on how the wine is made with live commentary by the owner; the visit concludes with a tasting.

The experience is punctuated by several flights of magical fancy that will appeal to more than just the youngest visitors…

We also welcome groups for introductory tasting classes in the château’s tasting room. On request, we can organize menu-tastings: winemaker buffets or catered meals. Please contact us by telephone for further details.