NOTRE ÉQUIPE

PIERRE DARRIET

Estate Manager

Pierre 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 Master

After 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 Director

Nadège 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 Manager

Melanie 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 Manager

Maëlle 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 agricole

Danielle 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 Manager

Valérie 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 operator

Mélanie 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 Assistant

Florence 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: 10.50€/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: 16€/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: 22€/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: 40€/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: On request/Call the Château

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: 5.5€/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: 12€/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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