Our philosophy
🍇 The local produce
Thirteen hectares cultivated with care.
🍷 The know-how
Each gesture accompanies the wine without ever rushing it.
🏡 The estate
A family property where every detail matters.
The story
The constellation of Orion contains one of the most beautiful celestial bodies in the sky: the great Orion Nebula, whose stars shine with a special brilliance throughout the winter.
The commune of Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, which on the road to Castillon almost touches Saint-Émilion with the tip of its bell tower, is flanked by a small hill where the rows of vines are aligned as if on parade.
On the gentle slopes of this place called Mondou, thirteen hectares surround the winery of a castle which, since its birth in 2000, has borne the name of Mondorion.
The estate, rooted in a terroir with a harmonious character, is driven by a constant pursuit of authenticity. Every action, from the vineyard to the cellar, is carried out with respect for the soil, the fruit, and the vintage.
Guided by a passionate team, the estate perpetuates a demanding know-how, where tradition and oenological precision unite to reveal the most sincere expression of its terroir.
The vineyard
Château MONDORION has the particularity of being built on light sandy-gravelly soil.
In this naturally drained subsoil, the old vines (with an average age of 50 years) draw the essential elements to give a wine whose fruitiness and feminine velvety round out around a frame of rare elegance.
This unique terroir is ennobled by careful work in the vineyard, with the sole aim of bringing the grapes to an irreproachable stage of maturity.
The root system extends far into the depths of the earth in order to draw the best from it; the grassing practiced between the rows gives the earth a microbial life where the vine finds the essential elements for its development.
All the work carried out during the year, at each stage of the growing cycle (leaf stripping, disbudding, green harvest, etc.) is carefully designed to ultimately produce Merlots and Cabernet Francs capable of producing among the best Libourne wines. .
Once brought to their optimum quality, the grapes are harvested manually in crates to leave nothing to chance, sorted on arrival at the cellar.
If it remains completely classic, the vinification of Château MONDORION is nonetheless the result of know-how that has long proven its worth.
Taking advantage of equipment that is both completely new and revolutionary, Thibault Cruse imposes a particular style for wines with balanced, melted and concentrated material.
The very large vats optimize gentle extraction of color and aromas by promoting the relationship between the juice and the marc cap.
At the end of fermentation, the wines are then put into barrels and amphoras where they will remain between 12 and 15 months depending on the vintage.
From this slow maturation they will take on the substance and finesse that make all great wines special.
Winemaking
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Want to meet us?
Step through the gates of Château Mondorion and let the winemaker guide you. As you stroll through the vineyards, the winery, and the cellar, he will share his craft, his story, and his passion with you in a relaxed and friendly manner.
The visit naturally continues with a tasting of our wines, in a friendly atmosphere, to discover the soul of each vintage.
We will be happy to welcome you.
Where can you stay to come and meet us ?
Maison Meraka is an independent accommodation that we recommend for the quality of its welcome and its proximity to our estate.
Extend your getaway in the heart of the vineyards
To fully enjoy your visit to Château Mondorion, we warmly recommend staying at Maison Meraka , an elegant guest house located just a few minutes from the estate.
Nestled among the vineyards, this former character house has been completely renovated with a focus on comfort, simplicity, and refinement. Inspired by Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetics and Scandinavian design, it offers a peaceful setting where you can slow down, relax, and savor the moment.
After your visit and tasting at Château Mondorion, let yourself be carried away by the calm of the place, discover the village of Saint-Émilion or simply enjoy an evening in the middle of the vineyards.
Because the most beautiful memories are born when we take the time.
