Wine estates New Aquitaine

Founded in 1952, this winery is the oldest in Oléron. David Pradère, a passionate winegrower, gave it a new lease of life in 2022 by switching to organic farming. Farming in this way promotes biodiversity, enabling the production of original wines while respecting the environment and creating pleasant working conditions. The welcome is warm, and the products are of the highest quality, whether they be local Charentais wines or the famous pineau.

Nestled in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers region, this estate, more than a century old, extends over 16 hectares of vines and 5 hectares of woodland, testifying to its commitment to preserving biodiversity. Arnaud Resampa, who is passionate about viticulture, decided at the age of 45 to leave the agri-food sector to settle with his family on the estate. Respectful of tradition, he also contributes his expertise while following the rhythms of nature. He produces excellent Bordeaux wines for all tastes and circumstances.

With expertise dating back to the ^15th century, Château Mauvesin today belongs to the Barton-Sartorius family, who also own Châteaux Léoville Barton and Langoa Barton, the second and third grands crus classés in the Saint-Julien appellation. The estate's park, planted with century-old trees and featuring a vast pond, is an absolutely magical place. During your visit, you'll discover the winemaking process by treading on the floor of the vat room and barrel cellars. As for the wine, it's simply excellent, and just waiting to be tasted!

Situated on one of Fronsac's highest points, the Château enjoys one of the best exposures in the appellation and a breathtaking view of the Dordogne. The Cru (La Truffière) owes its name to the presence of truffle oaks. This wine is a subtle blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Zita and Jean-Jacques Dubois provide a warm welcome to develop their wine tourism offer (tours, tasting initiation, blending workshop...).

Château Maison Noble Saint-Martin, whose chartreuse dominates the valley, is an old feudal castle of the XIVth century. The vineyard is run using sustainable agriculture. Rewards? A star in the Guide Hachette (Bordeaux red superior 2014), Gold Medal at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris (Bordeaux red 2015)... The visit ends with a tasting of 4 classic vintages (2 red wines, 1 rosé wine, 1 white wine). It is also possible to have an initiation to wine tasting.

At Château Haut-Chaigneau, where tours and tastings are organized, everything is done to celebrate the world of wine. It's worth noting that this site has been awarded a Best Of Wine Tourism in the Architecture, Park and Garden category. Sincere passion and respect for tradition drive this family estate, which stands out for the regular production of medal-winning wines acclaimed by international critics. From oak barrels to bottling techniques, nothing is left to chance. The vineyard is managed in an agro-synergetic way.

Jean-Luc and Guy Deyres are at the head of this family estate founded in the 1950s and have been producing vintage armagnac since 1973 and white brandy from the folle blanche grape. For the armagnacs, there are 4 different grape varieties on 5 hectares of vines: ugni blanc, folle blanche, colombard and baco. The estate distills with a Sier still dating from 1901, in continuous with single heating. The vintage armagnacs are bottled as and when they are sold. Visits are possible to the estate, the wine-making cellar and the ageing cellar.

Since 2015, the estate has been owned by the Burrus family, chocolate merchants and owners of the Alsatian "Schaal" chocolate factory, as well as the "Marquise de Sévigné" and "Yves Thuries" brands. The vineyard covers 21.55 hectares of AOP Côtes-de-Duras. Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon are used to produce both white and red wines. The château also offers wine tourism, enabling wine and chocolate lovers to enjoy these new flavors. The entire vineyard was converted to organic farming in 2023.

Belonging to the Bienvenue à la ferme network, Annick and Gilles Pons welcome visitors to their property. The 13-hectare property produces a Haut-Agenais wine, red or rosé, from noble grape varieties such as Merlot and Cabernet. And so that the visit can be enjoyed by the whole family, Annick and Gilles have also thought of children: the "Ludivigne" circuit is a fun discovery tour through the vineyard, where parents can accompany their children.

The only philosophy here: "To do everything possible to ensure that each vintage, whether red or white, is at the height of our magnificent terroir. " The estate is home to a luxury 4-star hotel, a vinotherapy spa and fine dining, one of which proudly boasts two Michelin stars. Recently, it was awarded the "Best of Wine Tourism d'Or 2019" and the "World's Best Vineyards 2020". The Terre de vins et d'art workshop is an original itinerary.

Celene Bordeaux was born from the regrouping of the historical house elaborating crémant de Bordeaux and the Lannoye vineyards with three estates on the right bank of the Garonne in the appellation Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux (château Moulin de Clotte), Puisseguin Saint-Emilion (château Lanbersac) and Saint-Emilion grand cru (château Ambe Tour Pourret). Tastings, cooking classes... When it comes to wine tourism, there is no shortage of ideas. The best thing to do is to make reservations.

The Bourrigaud family produces very distinctive, rich and straightforward wines, with a strong emphasis on the terroir of the appellation. And to help you discover all the subtleties, these authentic winemakers have no shortage of ideas! From the traditional visit & tasting to theescape game for groups of 15 to 25 people, you can also picnic at the château and take part in one of the workshops (sensory, nature & wine, insects & wine...). A Sentier des Vignes (vineyard trail) also allows you to visit the vineyard on your own.

All year round, the Peyruse family organizes guided tours and walks through the vineyards, followed by a tasting and a Médoc-style snack, as well as "apéros estuaire". Visitors learn about the different AOCs, the stages in the vine cycle, and the manual and mechanical tasks of the winegrower. On the banks of the estuary, the tour continues with a visit to the carrelets de pêche and the tonnes à canards. Participants are then invited into the pink-and-gray winery, where two seven-hectoliter amphorae take pride of place. A warm welcome and a bucolic setting.

VIGNOBLES RODET RECAPET is a winegrowing estate that has been run by the same family for almost a century. It produces environmentally-friendly AOC Côtes de Bourg and AOC Saint-Émilion wines. Certified "Haute Valeur Environnementale" (High Environmental Value) since 2016, this estate strives to harvest grapes by hand to guarantee optimal quality. On site, online or at a wine fair, you can discover these vintages made with ancestral know-how that combines tradition and modernity. A sure bet for lovers of wines with character and authentic terroir notes.

Château Croix de Labrie is a winery located in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes. The estate offers stays, tours and tastings of their wines. Château Croix de Labrie wines are renowned for their exceptional quality. The estate practices organic and biodynamic agriculture, working the soil and limiting the load per vine. Château Croix de Labrie is also known for its garden vineyard, where wines are produced in small quantities in a garage rather than in a traditional winery.

The history of Château du Mont dates back to the end of the ^19th century, with a motto that can be summed up in 3 words: "Passion", "Qualities" and "Pleasures". Today, the 25-hectare estate, spread over the Saintes-Croix-du-Mont, Sauternes and Graves appellations, produces 100,000 bottles of white and red wines harvested exclusively by hand. Claire and Hervé Chouvac not only produce wine, they also share their passion with you. They are happy to welcome you to the estate for tours and tastings.

Château de l'Hurbe, built in the ^18th century, has been family-owned since 1921. Its vines are planted on the slopes of the Dordogne, including 10 hectares in the Côte-de-Bourg appellation and 15 hectares in Bordeaux Supérieur. The range also includes dry white, crémant and rosé, and the estate also produces excellent sweet and sparkling grape juice. Don't hesitate to come and visit the estate and enjoy a tasting session, as you'll receive a very warm welcome! You can even stay on site, in the beautiful 120 m² outbuilding.

An ^18th-century chartreuse whose charm is accentuated by southern avenues of cypress and umbrella pines, as well as a beautiful formal garden, Château de la Dauphine has been awarded 4 Best Of d'Or awards in the Architecture & Landscape, Restoration, Wine Tourism Promotion of Environmental Practices and Discovery & Innovation categories. Certified Organic since 2015 and HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) since 2018, the vineyard, producing Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac, is located on the best terroirs of the Fronsadais.

The Boinaud family has been working cognac since 1640 or 24 generations succeeding, learning, sometimes innovating in the field of vines, assemblages or bottling. In 2006, the family bought les De Luze and returned the brand to Grande Champagne, where it was wanted in 1862. Great connoisseurs of the different cognac of the region, their history and different wines, family members offer refined production that is especially taste of the palaces coming from abroad.

Serge and Jean-Paul Barbarin produce a classic, elegant wine in the heart of the Moulis appellation. While the origins of Château Biston-Brillette date back to the early ^19th century, today the family estate has increased its vineyard to 26 hectares, integrating important environmental concerns into its cultivation methods. Tours include traditional wine ageing, and end with a tasting session where you can enjoy Château Biston-Brillette or Château Biston second wine, both at very affordable prices.

Funny name for a wine estate! In the ^19th century, the people of the village used to cook their meals in the ovens dug in the tufa rock on the property. Today, it is Michaël Baudon who manages the family business. On his 28 hectares of vines, he cultivates 12 grape varieties: Gamay, Chenin, Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet franc, Sauvignon, Viognier... and Floreal. Contact him for a guided tour and end the tour with a wine tasting in the cellar. A reference domain in Haut Poitou !

Jérôme Dohet produces a delicious nectar on a 1.3-ha vineyard. Here grape harvest is manual and in small crates. The bunches of grapes have previously been deleafed and selected, arranged and thinned after months of ripening. Do not miss the authentic 1904 press. Small originality: The owner will make you taste his wine in the cellar, where wonderful sculptures keep the barrels. White plaster busts of 1863, and animal representations produced by a friend of the family who comes from Australia. Kangaroo, elephant, bull, cockerel, wild boar, and crocodile will keep you company during tasting.

"We do not exploit, we cultivate, what is exploited is impoverished, what is cultivated is enriched This conviction is that of Brice Tingaud, at the head of the Dame Bertrande estate. This former Francilien, seduced by the South-West and the professions of the vineyard, started as a worker and trained with the will and motivation of passionate people and an objective: to make the healthiest and most natural wine possible. The plus: the estate converted to organic farming in 2011.

Overlooking the Gironde estuary and located just north of the Côtes de Bourg appellation, Château Sauman welcomes you all week long for a complete tour of its vineyards in the company of its friendly owners: discover the vines, the cellars, the vat room (with no fewer than 15 vats), and finish off with a tasting of the different cuvées. Good to know, the site also offers a PRM-accessible gîte for groups of up to 15 people, with the possibility of organizing blending workshops to perfect your knowledge of oenology.

On a mountainside, the winegrowers of La Cave d'Irouléguy hand-pick their grapes from nearly 145 hectares. Here, Irouléguy wine, a true signature of the Basque country, has acquired its letters of nobility over the years. The Cave d'Irouléguy welcomes you to its luminous boutique dedicated to the know-how of its winemakers. The curious can enjoy a total sensory experience and share an authentic moment over a complimentary wine tasting. Rosé, white or red wines, you can put together your own case with the advice of professionals.

This château, built in 1598 and owned by the Annereau family since 1390, tells a wonderful story. The owner, Dominique Hessel, has never ceased to pursue the work he has begun. After obtaining "Agriculture Raisonnée" certification in 2005, conversion to organic farming was undertaken in 2007 (ECOCERT certification). The château was certified B Corp in October 2023. The three wines to discover are the Grand Vin Château des Annereaux, Château des Biscarrats and the Bordeaux wine l'Ane mort.

Whereas in the past the estate consisted of just two vineyards, today it covers almost 100 hectares of south-facing land. Thanks to their hard work, the Lévêque family has developed a real know-how based on both tradition and innovation. Their oak barrels produce AOC Graves red and white wines of European and even worldwide renown. Don't hesitate to meet this family and share their passion during a visit and tasting session. You'll discover two beautiful ageing cellars, with technical explanations.

No, you're not dreaming! You have to go to the Fromagerie, to buy... wine! André and his family have been producing wine for several generations from their 37 hectares of vines. For several years they have been committed to producing quality wine (organic with the AB label) using a variety of grape varieties: Merlot and Cabernet for the reds and rosé, Sauvignon and Colombard for the whites. The place is ideal to strengthen your cellar, you can buy wine, pineau and even soft drinks, apple juice and sparkling.

At Château de Bonbonnet, surrounded by a team of enthusiasts, Alexandre Ferrand has brought together creativity, quality expertise and local flavors to sublimate Gin in the land of Cognac.

After more than a quarter-century of expertise, from April 2024 the establishment will offer an immersion into the unique Citadelle Gin production process. From the subtle marriage of juniper berries and aromatic herbs to the tasting, the senses are awakened as we delve into the secrets of gin production in the impressive cathedral distillery.

The vineyard of La Louvière was born in the ^13th century. It passed through several hands: a parliamentary family, winegrowing monks, and then the merchant and mayor of Bordeaux, J.-B. Mareilhac, who had the present château built. Forgotten at the beginning of the ^19th century, the property was finally bought in 1965 by André Lurton, who gave it back its letters of nobility. He then undertook major work in the vineyard (the château was classified as a historical monument in 1991), and revived the Graves appellation with the Pessac-Léognan appellation...

In the 18th century, Château Pomys was one of the most important estates in Saint-Estephe, having belonged successively to great families such as d'Estournel, Martin, Hostein, Pullum and Arnaud. Michel Reybier, owner of the Domaines Reybier hotel group and of the second grand cru classé Cos d'Estournel, has bought Pomys. The estate has a dozen rooms, a seminar room, a reception room and a catering service. The lounges are in the château, in the cellars with a view of the park, the wine estate and the towers.

Château Mercier is a traditional, family-run wine estate on the right bank of the Gironde, northwest of the Côtes-de-Bourg appellation. Today run by the Chéty siblings, it has been in the hands of this passionate family since 1698 - a total of thirteen generations! The 23 hectares of vines are cultivated according to tradition. Red, white and Clairet are produced from vines growing on clay-gravel soil. Château Mercier also offers guest rooms and a gîte for wine tourism.

Situated on the Left Bank, on a gravelly hilltop on the banks of the Gironde, Château Sipian is a 22-hectare wine estate bordered by magnificent palm trees. Heading the estate is Frédéric Meyahe, who developed a passion for vines at an early age, and has been devoting himself to the vineyard for over 30 years, assisted today by his son and daughter. He has replanted historic Bordeaux grape varieties to produce single-varietal or blended red, white and rosé wines for ageing or immediate pleasure, classic or revisited, vinified on the fruit. Original, festive wines!

In 1974, the Geoffroy family acquired the estate. Since then, the vineyard has been completely renovated and restructured. The undisputed star is the 2014 Côtes-de-Duras Sauvignon praised for its devilish precision, spectacular aromatic delivery and cellaring ability. For years, Domaine de Laulan's sauvignon has won recognition from its peers by winning top prizes at the Concours Général Agricole and the Concours National des Vignerons Indépendants, among others. Discover the red Duc de Laulan with fruity and spicy notes.

The vineyard extends over 16 hectares around the château and 4 hectares on "the heights of Barsac": Clos Mercier. 40 kilometers from Bordeaux, Stéphane Wagrez and Olivier Fargues are attempting to create the wine of the ^21st century, with the Cuvée Coccinelle. Passion, innovation and respect are the watchwords of this vineyard, which is helping to bring Sauternes back into fashion. The Château la Bouade cuvée is more syrupy. Enjoy it with foie gras, of course, but try it with tapas, cheese or sorbets for a little originality!

This magnificent estate just outside La Rochelle produces exceptional spirits. It is a charming stopover for those wishing to discover top-quality cognac and pineau. The current owner is a fifth-generation custodian of a unique savoir-faire. Through the combination of grape varieties and a subtle blend of exceptional eaux-de-vie, cognac is created after ageing in oak barrels. Several tours enable you to taste exceptional eaux-de-vie, including the chocolate-cognac alliance.

Located in Monein, Clos Laplume is an estate that made its name with André Laplume. Some twenty years ago, he took over the family estate in decline and learned the trade on the job, self-taught. He was joined a few years later by his daughter Camille, who had grown up in the vineyards. With its production of exceptional wines and its exceptional gîte nestling in the heart of the vineyards, the estate embodies excellence and the art of living. Its magnificent reception hall completes the offer, providing the ideal setting for special events. Le Clos Laplume invites visitors to discover the passion for wine, the tranquility of the gîte and the elegance of its receptions.

Did you know that the abbey of Sablonceaux was surrounded by a 70 hectare vineyard? After visiting this magnificent monument, take a break at the Domaine de la Chauvillière located in the Bon Bois cognac appellation. The Hauselmann family has been working there since the 1950s and produces the two alcohols that are well known to the people of Charente (cognac and pineau) but also, since the 1980s, local Charente wines (chardonnay and sauvignon for the whites, merlot for the rosés and reds). Note: the estate has specialized in the vinification of chardonnay for over 30 years

Maison Ginestet invites you to discover the trade of trader through its tour visit. During this visit, you will discover the barrel cellar where the brand wines are matured, the storage of the wines, the space for the great classified growths, the 50,000 hl vat room, the operation of the 3 bottling lines.

Château du Glana is a winery located in Saint-Julien-Beychevelle. The château offers tours and wine tastings.

For four generations, the Puyol family has been producing top-quality Saint-Emilion wines. An estate of almost 9 hectares, Château Beaurang benefits from its location in the south of the appellation, on early-maturing sands and gravels. As a result, the Château's wines are very fruity and aromatic. As a family, with friends or as a couple, don't hesitate to discover this wine estate and learn the secrets of this vineyard, enhanced by family anecdotes from Delphine (^{4th generation} ) or Claude (her father and^{3rd generation} ).

It can be said that Bellevue Castle bears its name. Located in Plassac, at the top of a promontory, it offers superb views of the estuary and its surroundings. The property, built in 1808, is surrounded by 9 hectares of vineyards. 60,000 bottles are produced here each year in red and glazing with a 70% merlot. These wines have not been tarnished for a long time, because in recent years all prices have been trustworthy: Blaye Coast Trophy, gold medals, silver and bronze in the wine Citadels competition…

Château Colbert is a wine estate located in Comps, in the Côtes de Bourg region. The estate's website also provides additional information on the history of the château, the wine produced and the museum.