Château Tour du Pas Saint-Georges
シャトー・トゥール・デュ・パ・サン・ジョルジュ
An elegant Right Bank gem from Bordeaux's smallest and most exclusive satellite appellation, with a legacy shaped by the legendary winemaker Pascal Delbeck.
Château Tour du Pas Saint-Georges is a 14-hectare estate situated in Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion, the smallest and most exclusive of the four Saint-Émilion satellite appellations. The vineyards occupy a single contiguous block on south- and southeast-facing slopes, planted on exceptional clay-limestone soils underlaid by molasse and Périgord sands. The property was acquired in 1975 by Madame Dubois-Challon, then co-owner of Château Ausone, and gained its reputation in the 1980s when legendary winemaker Pascal Delbeck joined the estate. Delbeck took full ownership in 2008 and invested in a state-of-the-art winery designed for plot-by-plot vinification in small 40-hectolitre stainless-steel tanks. In 2020, the estate transitioned to the team behind Château La Fleur de Boüard under Hubert de Boüard de Laforest. The main encépagement is 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc, supplemented by small proportions of Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère. Blending takes place after malolactic fermentation, followed by 18 months of ageing — 30% in new French oak, 20% in barrels previously used for white wine fermentation, and 50% in one-wine barrels. The château produces three cuvées: the flagship Château Tour du Pas Saint-Georges; l'Âme de Saint-Georges, an exceptional bottling drawn from six grape varieties; and Le Sablier, a second wine from younger vines.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for Bordeaux lovers who seek classic Right Bank elegance with depth and aging potential — enthusiasts of Saint-Émilion who want to explore a rare, prestigious satellite appellation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion special?
- It is the smallest of the four Saint-Émilion satellite appellations, covering just 204 hectares, and is widely regarded as the most prestigious. Its south-facing clay-limestone slopes produce wines of exceptional elegance that rival — and can exceed — many classified Saint-Émilion estates.
- Who owns Château Tour du Pas Saint-Georges today?
- Since 2020 the estate has been managed by the team of Château La Fleur de Boüard under Hubert de Boüard de Laforest. Previously it was owned by Pascal Delbeck, the legendary former winemaker of Château Ausone, who held the estate from 2008 to 2020.
- What grape varieties are used in the wine?
- The main blend is approximately 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc from the estate's 14 hectares. Small proportions of Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère are also cultivated and used particularly in the exceptional cuvée l'Âme de Saint-Georges.
- How long can these wines be aged?
- The flagship Château Tour du Pas Saint-Georges begins to show its best complexity after 3 to 5 years and can develop gracefully for up to 15 years in a good vintage. The top cuvée l'Âme de Saint-Georges has even greater aging potential.
- What are the three cuvées produced at this château?
- The château produces: (1) Château Tour du Pas Saint-Georges — the flagship wine from the estate's best parcels; (2) l'Âme de Saint-Georges — an exceptional limited cuvée from six grape varieties; and (3) Le Sablier — the second wine, crafted primarily from younger vines.