Cahors producer making Malbec wines from limestone soils with organic and biodynamic certification.
The producer
Philippe Lejeune, a Parisian electronics and IT engineer, acquired Chambert in 2007 as a lifestyle change. Lin Liu, a Master of Wine, shares ownership of the estate with him, and Stéphane Derenoncourt serves as consulting winemaker. The vineyard covers 45 hectares and has an average altitude of 300 metres, with only the best southeast facing slopes planted. Malbec accounts for 97 percent of the AOC Cahors vineyard and Chardonnay 3 percent. White limestone produces mineral character, while red iron rich clay produces power and brooding black fruit aromas. Grand Vin combines Malbec's power with refreshing elegance from limestone soils; Bistro wines are delicate and fruit forward.
Known for
Malbec on limestone in Cahors
Notable facts
Philippe Lejeune acquired Chambert in 2007 as a lifestyle change, with Master of Wine Lin Liu sharing ownership.
The vineyard covers 45 hectares.
AOC Cahors production uses 97 percent Malbec and 3 percent Chardonnay.
Chambert is the largest estate in Cahors with organic and biodynamic certification.
The story
A Lifestyle Change
In 2007, Philippe Lejeune acquired Chambert as a lifestyle change. He was a Parisian electronics and IT engineer. Lin Liu, a Master of Wine, shares ownership of the estate with him, and Stéphane Derenoncourt serves as consulting winemaker. Chambert's vineyard covers 45 hectares and has an average altitude of 300 metres. Only the best southeast facing slopes are planted, with 97 percent Malbec and 3 percent Chardonnay for AOC Cahors production. The vines average approximately 40 years old.
From the atlas
Chambert Vignobles
Cahors producer Chambert Vignobles farms Malbec on limestone and red iron rich clay, with organic and biodynamic certification.
At A Glance
Field
Detail
Region
Cahors
Appellation
AOC Cahors
Main grape
Malbec
Named wine
Grand Vin
Planted vineyard
45 hectares
Farming
Organic and biodynamic certification
The Producer
Philippe Lejeune acquired Chambert in 2007 as a lifestyle change. He was a Parisian electronics and IT engineer. Lin Liu, a Master of Wine, shares ownership of the estate with him, and Stéphane Derenoncourt serves as consulting winemaker.
Chambert is the largest estate in Cahors with organic and biodynamic certification. Malbec accounts for 97 percent of the AOC Cahors vineyard and Chardonnay for 3 percent.
Place
Chambert's vineyard has an average altitude of 300 metres, and only the best southeast facing slopes are planted with vines. White clay and limestone from oysters and fossilized marine life, coated in decomposed clay, produce mineral character in the wines. Red iron rich clay produces power and aromas of brooding black fruit.
Wines
Grand Vin blends Malbec's power with the refreshing elegance provided by Chambert's limestone soils. Bistro wines are delicate, fruit forward and specially crafted for enjoyable everyday drinking.
Chambert Cahors Malbec 2025 is a Cahors red wine with blackberry, blueberry, plum, violet, juniper, licorice and mint. Its palate combines intense fruit with gentle spice, lively acidity and refined tannins. It is served at 16 to 18 degrees Celsius with lamb or beef, ideally grilled.
Final Word
Vines across the estate average approximately 40 years old. The Cahors wines come from those established plantings.