List of products by brand CHATEAU BLANCHON
Château Blanchon, managed by GFA Vignobles Robert Dousseaux et Fils from the commune of Lussac in the Gironde, produces red wines under the AOC Lussac-Saint-Émilion appellation. It is a right-bank Bordeaux address we list with genuine conviction at Halles Quercamps.
A château rooted in Lussac-Saint-Émilion
Lussac-Saint-Émilion is one of the four satellite appellations that orbit the celebrated terroir of Saint-Émilion, situated to the north-east of the main juridiction. Like its neighbours Montagne, Puisseguin and Saint-Georges, it has built a solid reputation of its own — offering wines that share the generous, fleshy character of the right bank whilst remaining more accessible in both style and price than the grands crus of Saint-Émilion proper. The appellation draws its identity from its clay-limestone soils and a continental climate tempered by the proximity of the Dordogne valley, conditions well suited to the early-ripening Merlot that dominates plantings across the area.
Merlot at the heart of the blend
At Château Blanchon, the encépagement follows the classic right-bank model: Merlot forms the backbone of every blend, bringing roundness, ripe fruit and that characteristic suppleness associated with Lussac-Saint-Émilion. It is supported by Cabernet Franc, which contributes aromatic finesse and a certain elegance, and by Cabernet Sauvignon, which adds structure, tannic grip and ageing potential. The result is a wine that is both approachable in its youth and capable of rewarding a few years in the cellar — a balance that matters to us when we select wines for our customers.
A consistent track record in the cellar
The 2012 vintage of Château Blanchon was awarded a Gold Medal at the Concours de Bordeaux 2014, one of the most rigorous and widely respected blind-tasting competitions in France. For a satellite appellation wine to achieve this distinction in a challenging vintage is a meaningful signal: it speaks to the care taken during vinification and élevage, and to the team's ability to extract the best from the fruit even in difficult conditions. It is precisely this kind of verifiable, consistent quality that guides our selections at Halles Quercamps.
The wines of Château Blanchon
The château focuses its production on a single colour, with the entire range devoted to red wines under the AOC Lussac-Saint-Émilion appellation:
- Red wines — AOC Lussac-Saint-Émilion: Merlot-led blends with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, offering ripe dark fruit, rounded tannins and a structured, food-friendly finish.
Why we have selected Château Blanchon
We selected Château Blanchon for three straightforward reasons. First, the coherence of its assemblage: the balance between Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon is well judged, producing wines that are neither overworked nor underambitious. Second, the Gold Medal at the Concours de Bordeaux 2014 provides an independent, verifiable endorsement that aligns with our own tasting notes. Third, Lussac-Saint-Émilion as an appellation offers genuine quality at a sensible price point — something we always look for when building a range for our customers.
This château is particularly well suited to lovers of classic right-bank Bordeaux who want to explore beyond the better-known appellations without compromising on style or quality. At the table, we suggest serving it alongside roast lamb, duck confit, or a well-aged hard cheese such as Comté.
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