Wines and spirits Aquitaine

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.

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.

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.

This wine merchant mainly supplies professionals. A wide choice of French and foreign wines, exclusivities and an organic range are offered at the best value for money. AG Vins presents 500 wines in its online store and has over 700 references in store. The company also offers a wide selection of bag-in-box and budget wines. AG Vins also offers a wide range of services, including the loan of wine taps for receptions and 24-hour delivery throughout the Gironde region.

"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.

At Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac castle, you will find all the wines of the Dourthe vineyards, champagnes Thienot, Canard-Duchêne and Joseph Perrier, but especially for enthusiasts, rare Grands Crus and vintages. We like the young and professional team that is available to lavish us on the best advice. Tasting workshops to explore various wines and terroirs are regularly organized, from the simplest to the most complex, for novices and for amateurs. By visiting the cellars, you can discover that everything here is done by hand, from grape harvests to the sorting. The 15 hectares of vineyards are treated without insecticides, vine population is from 65% merlot and 35% franc cabernet. The stainless vats mix with the older vats made of cement and wood. 80,000 bottles are produced here every year. Their cellar, sober and classy, beautifully enhance their wines. La Cave Dourthe is perfect for all those who are interested in wine, in order to share a common passion. The cellar has a private tasting room in its floors.

Camille and Benjamin have been making artisanal natural spirits and liqueurs for over 10 years, and created one of the first Patxaran in the Northern Basque Country. Their specialties are well known: Patxaran, Manzana, Patxaka, Basque Pastis, Gin and craft beers. 2024 marks a turning point, with the takeover of Txopinondo (Sagarno apple wine), and the opening (at last!) of their boutique-bar-tasting room to enjoy their specialities after work or later in the evening!

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.

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...

It all began (or almost) in 1933, when a handful of winegrowers from Rauzanne decided to build a shared winery which, 70 years later, would become France's first Cave Coopérative Vinicole. Nearly 300 members contribute an average production of 160,000 hectolitres of AOC wines. At the cutting edge of technology, with highly sophisticated winemaking tools, the Rauzan cellars are well worth a visit. A warm welcome and good advice add to the many attractions of this address. And also: wine tasting, guided tour of the cellar...

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.

The second oldest appellation in the Bordeaux region, Graves de Vayres officially came into being in January 1926. Nestled between Bordeaux and Saint-Emilion, this wine-growing region forms an enclave on the commune of Vayres and the upper part of Arveyres. Today, some thirty estates share the terroir. The Maison du Vin des Graves de Vayres is a wine-tasting venue. Here, wines are available for sale at estate prices. Shipment possible.

This cooperative winery is one of the oldest in France. It brings together three appellations: Listrac, Moulis and Haut-Médoc. The 45 winegrowers, who have been associated since 1935, are environmentally aware: some use fallow land to combat short-nuke, while others use sheep for 100% natural weeding. 200 m² are dedicated to the tasting and sale (reds, rosés, whites, in bottles or bibs) of their production. The association regularly organizes discovery evenings and takes part in numerous gourmet events.

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!

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.

The Maison des Vins et du Terroir du Jurançon is a boutique, exhibition room and site of tasting and discovery. But what you'll appreciate most of all is that it is the largest store in the world of dry jurors and jurors with 150 references! In fact, it is an essential step in the Jurançon Wine Route, an association that has since 1986 brought together some sixty independent winemakers who own their wines themselves. This year, a beautiful new novelty makes its entry through two areas: the sparkling wine! You will also find a wide range of South-West wines, Béarn and Irouléguy and the madiran. Wine-growing heritage is the preserve but also the gourmand with foie gras, charcuterie, candies, cheeses, preserves, snails, honey, jams, pimps of the Béarn or Espelette and in 2017, a new range of local tisane. prepares and participates in many animations around the wine of course, including the Jurançonada, in the vineyards of Lapeyre, Camin Larredya and Clos Thou, but also organizes a school of taste and a school of harvest. Every weekend from April to September, a winemaker will talk to you about his trade. It is an opportunity to immerse itself in local culture and tradition. A great experience and a meeting of life!

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.

Since 1923, the company has established itself as one of France's finest wine cellars, with over 1,200 references in wines, champagnes, spirits and beers. First and foremost, it advises and distributes to individuals and professionals. It's also a wine bar, with tastings accompanied by plates prepared on the premises from delicatessen products. From choice and advice to tasting and selection of the very best, professionalism is the watchword. Conviviality guaranteed in this affordable establishment.

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} ).

A modern spirit, a warm welcome from passionate professionals, a constantly expanding range of exceptional wines, regular events: the Cave du Palais is one of the best in Pau. Whether it's regional vintages or jewels from elsewhere, the work of each artisan is ardently defended. You'll find a vast selection of natural, organic and biodynamic wines. You can also discover these wines at wine-tasting evenings. Spirits are not forgotten, nor are beers. Thomas Buisson's team, a former musician turned wine merchant, will guide you to the perfect elixir!

Here, Lucie will help you discover and taste AOP Tursan, IGP Landes and the famous Rosé des sables de l'Océan. She'll explain that the grapes are harvested when ripe, picked and processed by a technical team responsible for the quality of the wines you'll find on sale. The operation is that of a large estate. The wines are bottled at the estate in Geaune, where the tours take place.

Olivier Buisine has an unusual and little-known job: he's an itinerant distiller. He comes to your home and distills your fruit macerations to extract the best eau-de-vie. In winter, Olivier distills for private customers as well as for himself: it's in summer that liqueurs, aperitifs and eaux-de-vie are available for sale. Once the still has been put away, the plums, Agen prunes, pears, reines-claudes... are ready to be tasted. A fascinating encounter.

Founded in 1994 by Jérôme Plantey, CASH WINE today has 4 cellars at your service in the southwest. Both a trader and a merchant, the master words of this sign can be summarized as follows: careful selection of the products, the lowest price all year round, the advice of oenologists. Custom vintages are proposed, and the bottles not consumed can be seen, in other words the "king client" is not a myth!

The Baron d'Espiet cooperative winery (one of the oldest in Gironde) and the Sauveterre-Blasimon winery merged in February 2017. Standing out in the Bordeaux winegrowing landscape, the Sauveterre-Blasimon-Espiet winery combines know-how and state-of-the-art winemaking tools. With over 165 member winemakers and a vineyard covering 3,200 ha, the Sauveterre-Blasimon-Espiet winery offers cellar tours by appointment. Second address in Sauveterre-de-Guyenne.

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.

This family property of 90 hectares is composed of three different vineyards: Château Lépine which produces red Bordeaux in Barsac, Château Mayne du Cros in Loupiac whose vines are spread out in Loupiac, white Bordeaux and red Bordeaux, and Château du Cros in Cérons where white and red gravel are produced. Here, you will discover one of the rare vineyards to exploit one hectare of vines planted in 1907, which produce an exceptional Loupiac, and this for 4 generations! On weekends, reservations are made by appointment only.

The House of Entre-deux-Mers wines is located inside the remarkable abbey barn classified as a historical monument, at the entrance of the abbey of La Sauve Majeure. Don't forget to admire the superb framework dating from the 16th century. The wine syndicate can thus be proud to present its wines of the AOC Entre-deux-Mers in such a beautiful place. Born in 1937, the appellation gathers 250 wine growers on 1 500 hectares. It produces exclusively dry white wine.