Winegrowers from father to son: 8 passionate and committed generations
Since 1840, the Lumeau family’s passion and tradition of winemaking has been firmly rooted in the history of Sauveterre de Guyenne. The estate has been faithfully handed down from father to son for eight generations. Today, it’s Xavier who lovingly carries on the family passion. The Lumeau winery is a vivid reflection of this family heritage, housing the family’s estates and tenderly watched over by grandparents who make sure everything runs smoothly. The eight employees who work with the family are perfectly integrated into life at the estate. Some have been sharing the values and friendly atmosphere of the Lumeau family for over fifteen years. This close link between past and present, business and family, illustrates the durability and warmth of the family’s commitment to winegrowing.
Come and visit the estate, hear our story, taste our wines and find what you’re looking for in our cellar.
Lumeau vineyard
The vineyard grew from 45 hectares in the 1980s to over 140 hectares today. The land, stretching around the family estate, benefits from clay-limestone soil that nurtures the Bordeaux grape varieties. It includes the following red and rosé wines:
Entre-deux-Mers label whites blend harmoniously with vineyard soils:
Xavier’s arrival marked a turning point with the addition of Petit Verdot and Malbec, enriching the diversity of the wines. The estate, which has been certified HVE 3 (high environmental value level 3) since 2019, illustrates its commitment to eco-responsibility by preserving 25 hectares of woodland, which protect the biodiversity of the wine estate. Phytosanitary products are used sparingly, and a wastewater treatment plant has been installed on the vineyard.
The winery
Our passion for viticulture is fully revealed in the winery, a space dedicated to the art of winemaking. Here, technical innovation is combined with traditional know-how, in an environment where stainless steel dominates. This place is an invitation to explore our creations, from vinification to barrel aging.
The collaboration between the winemaker and our oenologist, Mathieu REY, is crucial. Together, they orchestrate every step, from grape selection to bottling, ensuring that each cuvée reflects our commitment to excellence.
It all starts with quality grapes, followed by the reception of the harvest. For red wines, cuvaison brings out the flavors by macerating grapes, skins, seeds and juice. After fermentation, the wine is aged in oak barrels or stainless steel vats, before being carefully bottled on our estate.
Awards for our vineyard
Château Des Léotins
Petit Verdot
Bordeaux Red 2018
Bordeaux Red 2016
Bordeaux Red 2015
Château Des Léotins
Cuvée Capucine
Bordeaux Red 2018
Bordeaux Red 2016
Bordeaux Red 2015
Château Des Léotins
Bordeaux
Bordeaux Red 2018
Bordeaux Red 2011
Bordeaux Red 2010
Bordeaux Red 2009
Bordeaux Red 2008
Château Des Léotins
Cuvée Justin
Bordeaux Red 2017 No Added Sulphites
Château Des Léotins
1840
Bordeaux Red 2015
Château Des Léotins