How it All Started

In 1977, Marie Claude and Claude Rivière bought their first hectare of vines, planted with Merlot, in Pomerol, called Château la Loubière. Over time, more parcels of vines were added in the Toulifaut, Plince and Taillefer areas, which occupy gravelly soil, with a presence of in the soil ‘crasses de fer’.

The Name

In 1994 the Rivière family bought La Croix Taillefer from the Langlet-Rietsch family. The ‘La Croix’ part of its Domaine name comes from the marker the new owners found in the vineyards and which delimited the territory of the commandery of the Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem. Time has erased the date written on this marker: 1090, which makes this vineyard one of the oldest in all of Bordeaux.

The Best Vintages

The domain’s Merlot vines are without a doubt among the oldest in the entire Bordeaux region. Certain sections boast an age of 60 years. The Château La Croix Taillefer wine has been organic since 2003.

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Geraldine Fenton
September 23, 2024
Having bumped into Romain Riviere at a restaurant in Libourne, he invited us to visit while they were harvesting today. A very informative, patient man, with a delightful wife, who made us very welcome and explained what they were doing. We look forward to trying his wines when we get home. Thank you very much for your time.
Chateau Tifayne
January 22, 2019
Biodynamic Super Pomerol
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Location

Location 56 Route De Périgueux, 33500 Pomerol, France

Region

Pomerol, Bordeaux, France

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Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine

Grape varieties

Merlot Cabernet Franc Sémillon Sauvignon blanc sauvignon gris

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Romain Savel
Reviewed on October 13, 2024

A great welcome, a passionate winemaker and very good advice. Very good wines. A must-see address in Grand Libourne!

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Geraldine Fenton
Reviewed on September 23, 2024

Having bumped into Romain Riviere at a restaurant in Libourne, he invited us to visit while they were harvesting today. A very informative, patient man, with a delightful wife, who made us very welcome and explained what they were doing. We look forward to trying his wines when we get home. Thank you very much for your time.

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thibault couture
Reviewed on November 8, 2020

Romain Rivière will welcome you in his cellars with the greatest simplicity. His passion for wine will perhaps lead you to fascinating discussions on Asia, gastronomy and tasting feelings. His wines in his image are wines of passion. His Romulus 2009 is the best Pomerol I have tasted. His 2016 Taillefer cross is extraordinarily rich. In short, very nice address.

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Chateau Tifayne
Reviewed on January 22, 2019

Biodynamic Super Pomerol

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Frequently Asked Questions about Château La Croix Taillefer

Where is Château La Croix Taillefer located?

Château La Croix Taillefer is located in Pomerol, France

What type of wines does Château La Croix Taillefer produce?

Château La Croix Taillefer produces Red Wine, White Wine.

What grape varieties do they plant at Château La Croix Taillefer?

At Château La Croix Taillefer, they cultivate Merlot Cabernet Franc Sémillon Sauvignon blanc sauvignon gris.

What languages do they speak at the Château La Croix Taillefer?

At Château La Croix Taillefer they speak English, French.

Do they produce organic wines at Château La Croix Taillefer?

No, Château La Croix Taillefer is not an organic wine producer.