NOTRE ÉQUIPE
PIERRE DARRIET
Estate ManagerPierre has been working at the Château since the planting of the first vines in 2000. He started out as vineyard manager then moved on to become the Technical Manager in 2003, and has now been the Estate Manager since 2012. He manages the technical, administrative and sales teams
Likes: a well-toasted piece of bread, sharing a good bottle of wine with friends, picking boletus mushrooms or ceps
Dislikes: salsify
CAMILLE PEREIRA DIAS
Cellar MasterAfter an internship in wine tourism at the Luchey in 2021, Camille joined the Château team in August 2022 as Cellar Master. Her studies in Agronomy and her experience in Burgundy are assets for us!
Likes: drinks with friends, cooking and coffee
Dislikes: mice
NADEGE GIAMARCHI
Sales DirectorNadège has been working at the Château since 2015. She is in charge of sales in France and for export.
Likes: eating, cooking, travelling
Dislikes: spiders
MÉLANIE LOU
Environment ManagerMelanie joined the Château team in early 2016. She is in charge of the environment (certifications, safety at work...)
Likes: red fruits, tennis, bucolic walks
Dislikes: peppers
MAËLLE GIRAUD
Finance and Administrative ManagerMaëlle has been working at Bordeaux Science Agro since 2009 and joined the Luchey-Halde team in 2015. She is responsible of the administrative and financial management of our estate.
Likes: stay in bed in the morning, a good cheeseboard with a good wine (Luchey-Halde preferably)
Dislikes: making photocopies
DANIELLE CANTET
Ouvrière agricoleDanielle has been working at the Château since 2003. She knows the vines very well, and particularly likes to look after the Petit Verdot, a grape variety that requires a lot of attention.
Likes: working outdoors, animals
Dislkes : have her picture taken
VALÉRIE D'ANDREA
Wine Tourism ManagerValérie joined the Château team in 2022 to develop the wine tourism activity and manage the sales administration.
Likes: board games and tasting evenings, going to the movies, pastries
Dislikes: sauerkraut
MÉLANIE DIBLING
Tractor operatorMélanie joined the Château team in 2022. After graduating from Bordeaux Sciences Agro with a degree in Agricultural Engineering and having had several professional experiences, she wanted to gain experience in viticulture.
Likes: animals, nature, a good book
Dislikes: : worms
FLORENCE WANG
Œnotourism and Communication AssistantFlorence is a student at Neoma Business School in Master Wine & Gastronomy. She stays with us until October 2023.
Likes: nature, colors and music
Dislikes: spiders
TOURS
We are open for tours from Tuesdays to Saturdays. For tours and tastings please contact us by phone +33 5 56 45 97 19 or by email : visite@luchey-halde.com
You can also book online through : ruedesvignerons.com or winalist.fr
We look forward to welcoming you !
Understanding the difficulties of an urban vineyard, discover the production process from the vines to the cellars, learn how to taste wine… Our tours and tastings answer best the questions of our visitors thanks to our different offers.
Our Tours:
UrbanWine: Come enjoy the estate from the vines to the cellar followed by a tasting of 3 wines, 2 red, 1 white. Available on reservation – 1h Price: 11€/pers
3 wines & 3 chocolates: Give in to temptation and enjoy a tour of the property followed by a tasting of 3 wines, paired with 3 chocolates of our partner Maëlig Lagarde, chocolate-artisan from Saint-Emilion! Available on reservation – 1h Price: 17€/pers
Agro-ecological: Discover our environemental commitment with our walk through the vineyard. We will finish this visit by a Vertical Tasting: 3 different vintages of Château Luchey-Halde in red and also the other productions of the estate: honey and wine confit. Available on reservation – 1h Price: 25€/pers
Like a french citizen: Our guide will accompany you from the vines to the cellar. After this informative walk, enjoy the 4 labels of Château Luchey-Halde paired with 4 differents french cheeses selected by our local supplier: “La Sélection de Pierre” at Pessac. Private tour only – booking avalilable up to 3 days before the visit – 1h30 Price: 45€/pers
Like a œnologist: Find the aspiring oenologist in you in this very unique tour. After the discovery of the vineyard and the cellar, create your own “Château Luchey-Halde” with this blending workshop. Finish the whole event by a tasting of 3 wines of the estate. Private tour only limited to 15 person – only on friday afternoons and saturdays Price: 55€/pers
Our tastings :
Urban tasting: Tasting of 3 wines, 2 red and 1 white of Château Luchey-Halde to appreciate the wines bouquet. Available on reservation – 30 min Price: 6€/pers
Gourmet tasting: 3 wines paired with 3 chocolates made by Maëlig Lagarde. This tasting will highlight the importance of the wine-pairing. Available on reservation – 30 min Price: 10€/pers
Vertical Tasting of Château Luchey-Halde in red: Let’s talk about the importance of the climate in this Vertical Tasting. We will take the time to compare and learn the evolution of the aromas through time with 3 red wines of Château Luchey-Halde in 3 differents vintages. Available on reservation – 45 min Price: 15€/pers
PRESS REVIEW
France 3 Aquitaine – television news from May 23, 2012
Report on Château Luchey-Halde and interview of the estate manager, Pierre Darriet
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Blog L’Heure d’été – March 14, 2013
Bordeaux: Visit of Château Luchey-Halde
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Website Wine’s up – October 26, 2011
« Château Luchey-Halde: a balance between tradition and modernity »
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Wine guide DUSSERT-GERBER
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France 3 Nouvelle Aquitaine – June 29, 2016
Stéphane Le Foll’s visit
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Twitter – October 27, 2016
Manuel Valls’s visit
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Website SudOuest – February 22, 2011
“A new man at the head of Luchey-Halde”
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Hachette Vins
Hachette vins favourite wine for Château Luchey-Halde white 2008
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Decanter Magazine – May 6, 2011
« Pilotless drones to monitor vines »
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Union Girondine – March 2017
File on “good practices” in engaging with neighbors
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Lignes de vigne – June 1st, 2017
“The flag of transparency”
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Pessac-Léognan wines – October 9, 2020
« Château Luchey-Halde: on the way to the visit ”
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