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The production of Bordeaux red Libourne wines is a heritage handed down from one generation to the next. Since acquiring the estate, the Camallonga family has adopted traditional know-how. Produced from three grape varieties, their red wines stand out for their powerful flavor.
A family legacy
The history of Château Haut-Musset dates back to the time when Camille Camallonga acquired the estate known as Château Chêne-Vieux. The latter is the work of the commune’s former mayor, Louis Simonnet, who built it in 1902. At first, the plantation covered just 6 hectares, but Camille Camallonga was a born winemaker. He worked in Algeria as a wine merchant and winemaker. Before acquiring the estate, he had already succeeded in vinifying up to 300 hectares of land in Oranais.
Camille Camallonga died in 1958 and was succeeded by his daughter. Yvonne Camallonga takes over the running of the estate with her husband Henri Foucard. It should be noted that Camille Camallonga’s son-in-law was one of his collaborators when he worked in Algeria. Yvonne and Henri Foucard then bequeathed the estate to their two sons, Jean-Yves and Michel, who took it over in 1988. At that time, the estate was divided into two parts: “Puisseguin Saint-Émilion”, covering 11 hectares, and “Lalande de Pomerol”, covering 28 hectares. From generation to generation, the estate’s owners pass on the torch. It is now in the hands of Yvonne Camallonga’s grandchildren.
A wine that rhymes with care
The Camallonga estate is located in Parsac, in the Creuse department. Winemaking and grape-growing at Château Haut-Musset are a family affair. It is passed on to each generation, which adopts traditional methods. Every stage of production is meticulously monitored. The same applies to ageing, which takes place in barrels or vats. This respect for tradition produces a cuvée of great finesse, aromatic, bouquet and suppleness.
The terroir of Puisseguin Saint-Émilion is rich in clay and limestone. It produces a wine with tannic characteristics. Lalande Pomerol is characterized by sandy-gravel and clay-gravel soils. His wine stands out for its suppleness and freshness.
A blend of flavors
Château Haut-Musset is known for its 4 red wines, each with its own personality. The first is “Lalande-de-Pomerol”, produced from 3 grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Cabernet franc. Powerful, its taste is a subtle blend of tannins and wine freshness. The second is “Cuvée Transhumance Lalande-de-Pomerol”, a powerful red Libourne with suppleness and medium acidity.
Grand Colombier Montagne Saint-Émilion” is another wine from Château Haut-Musset. This red wine is powerful, dry and more tannic. The “cuvée des demoiselles Lalande-de-Pomerol” closes the list of works by Château Haut-Musset. Its taste is similar to that of Grand Colombier Montagne Saint-Émilion.
Photos : Château Haut-Musset
