Clos L'Église (Castillon)
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A Gérard Perse masterpiece from the Sainte-Colombe plateau, where clay-limestone soils yield Castillon's most structured and age-worthy reds.
Clos L'Église (Castillon) was a prestigious estate in the Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, situated on the Sainte-Colombe plateau — the highest point in the appellation — with exceptional clay and limestone soils. Owned by Gérard Perse (also proprietor of Château Pavie), the 16-hectare vineyard was planted with 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, many vines averaging 33 years or older. Yields were kept extremely low at around 35 hl/ha, and wines were aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels. The estate produced distinctive, terroir-driven Right Bank Bordeaux blends marked by ripe dark fruit, earthy minerality, and elegant structure. Note: Not to be confused with the celebrated Clos l'Église in Pomerol. 2008 was the final vintage; the vineyard fruit was subsequently incorporated into Esprit de Pavie, the Vignobles Perse multi-estate cuvée.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for collectors seeking rare, cellar-worthy Bordeaux from an elite producer, and enthusiasts who appreciate the depth of Right Bank terroir beyond the famous appellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Clos L'Église (Castillon) the same as the famous Clos l'Église in Pomerol?
- No. The two estates share a similar name but are entirely separate properties. Clos l'Église in Pomerol is one of the appellation's most celebrated estates, while Clos L'Église (Castillon) was owned by Gérard Perse — the man behind Château Pavie — and operated in the Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
- When was the last vintage of Clos L'Église (Castillon)?
- 2008 was the final vintage. After that harvest, Gérard Perse decided to incorporate the vineyard's fruit into Esprit de Pavie, a multi-estate cuvée from the Vignobles Perse portfolio that includes grapes from Château Pavie, Monbousquet, and other properties.
- What made this estate special within Castillon?
- The estate sat on the Sainte-Colombe plateau, the highest point in the Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. The clay-limestone terroir and very low yields (around 35 hl/ha) gave the wines unusual concentration and structure for the appellation. Gérard Perse applied the same meticulous standards here as at his flagship Château Pavie.
- What grape varieties were used in the wine?
- The vineyard was planted to 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon — a classic Right Bank blend. The old vines (averaging 33+ years) helped produce naturally concentrated, complex fruit.
- How was the wine made and aged?
- Winemaking was extremely rigorous: yields were held below 35 hl/ha, and the wine was aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels, spending the first six months on fine lees. The final blend was assembled just before bottling, without fining or filtration.