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Situated at Lugon in the Gironde, Château Croix-Mouton extends across 78 hectares of alluvial and clay-silt soils along the Dordogne, producing red Bordeaux Supérieur certified to HVE standard. Originally known as Château Mouton and recorded in the 1881 Ferret edition, the property — complete with Gallo-Roman remains — lay largely abandoned when Jean-Philippe Janoueix took it on in 1997 and set about a rigorous restoration of this Right Bank terroir. At Halles Quercamps, we have selected this château for the discipline of its parcel-by-parcel viticulture, controlled yields of 45 hl/ha, and the clarity with which its Merlot expresses the alluvial soils of the Île du Carney. A Bordeaux Supérieur of genuine character, rooted in both history and soil.

Château Croix-Mouton represents the revival of a long-neglected Right Bank terroir: 78 hectares of vines at Lugon in the Gironde, planted on alluvial and clay-silt soils bordering the Dordogne, restored to their viticultural purpose since 1997 by Jean-Philippe Janoueix.

A château with deep roots in the Right Bank

The history of Château Croix-Mouton stretches well beyond its modern renaissance. Under its original name, Château Mouton, the property was already recorded in the celebrated 1881 Ferret edition — one of the earliest systematic surveys of Bordeaux vineyards. Gallo-Roman vestiges found on the estate are a reminder that this corner of the Gironde has been cultivated for the best part of two millennia. By the late twentieth century, however, the vines had fallen into neglect. It was Jean-Philippe Janoueix who, in 1997, acquired the property and undertook its methodical restoration, bringing both the land and the château's winemaking ambitions back to life.

Terroir: alluvial soils on the Île du Carney

The 78-hectare vineyard occupies a distinctive position on the Right Bank of the Dordogne, facing the Île du Carney. The soils here are a combination of alluvial deposits and argilo-limoneux — clay-silt formations that retain moisture without waterlogging, offering the Merlot vine the kind of steady, measured nourishment that produces wines of texture and definition rather than mere weight. The riverside exposure moderates temperature extremes and encourages gradual, even ripening across the growing season. Yields are held to 45 hl/ha, a discipline that underpins the concentration and freshness characteristic of the château's reds.

HVE certification and responsible viticulture

Château Croix-Mouton holds Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification, the French national standard recognising vineyards that meet rigorous criteria across biodiversity, plant protection, fertilisation management, and water use. For a 78-hectare estate in the Bordeaux appellation, achieving and maintaining HVE level reflects a genuine commitment to the long-term health of the terroir rather than a marketing exercise. The work in the vineyard is attentive and parcel-specific, with each plot managed according to its own soil profile and vine age.

The wines of Château Croix-Mouton

The estate produces exclusively red wines under the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation, with the following grape varieties at the heart of the blend:

• Red (Bordeaux Supérieur) — Merlot-dominant, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot; structured yet approachable, with the alluvial terroir lending freshness and definition to the mid-palate.

Why we have selected Château Croix-Mouton

At Halles Quercamps, we are drawn to producers who combine historical legitimacy with a clear-eyed approach to their terroir — and Château Croix-Mouton offers precisely that. The story of a property cited in 1881, rescued from abandonment in 1997, and now producing HVE-certified Bordeaux Supérieur at controlled yields of 45 hl/ha is one of genuine substance. We value the parcel-by-parcel rigour that Jean-Philippe Janoueix has brought to this Right Bank estate, and the way the Merlot here speaks plainly of its alluvial origins without artifice.

This château will appeal particularly to lovers of classic Right Bank Bordeaux who seek honest, terroir-driven reds at a sensible price point — wines suited to the cellar as much as to the table. At dinner, the reds from Château Croix-Mouton pair naturally with roast lamb, duck confit, or a well-aged hard cheese.

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