Château Loupiac-Gaudiet: ‘reasonably sweet’ sweet white wines

At Château Loupiac-Gaudiet, the story has been unfolding since the 18th century. Today, it is Daniel Sanfourche and his wife who run the estate. Daniel works in the vineyards and cellars with the support of consulting oenologist Mathieu Huguet, while Marie-Laurence manages the administrative side of the business. Since 2014, their son Nicolas has joined them at the estate, focusing on communication and commercial activities.

Available directly from the estate on Avenue des Vins.

What makes this estate a real family affair?

A winning trio

Marc Ducau, the grandson of the vigneron who bought Château Loupiac-Gaudiet in 1919 and who is affectionately known as "the soul of the château" by the family, watches proudly as his descendants secure the future of the family property. For this "winning trio," as Marie-Laurence likes to call them, everything seems to be a matter of passion: Daniel claims he was like Obélix, "falling into wine when he was young." While Marie-Laurence did not come from a winemaking background, she became involved in wine when the opportunity to work alongside her husband arose.

As for Nicolas, he pursued studies in communication, but it took him less than 24 hours to accept our offer to work with us at the estate!

says his mother.

What style of wine does the estate produce?

Well-balanced sweet wines

Spanning 29 hectares of vineyards, Château Loupiac-Gaudiet’s estate includes 25 hectares of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, dedicated to producing sweet wines under the Loupiac appellation. Balance is the key for Daniel and Marie-Laurence, who are committed to producing wines with beautiful acidity.

Our wines are sweet but not too concentrated, making them easy to drink for sweet wines. We are determined to balance the richness of the liqueur with a fresh and fruity character.

This balance and lightness are also reflected in the alcohol/sugar ratio. The sweet wines produced at Château Loupiac-Gaudiet have an average alcohol content of 13 degrees, slightly lower compared to most Loupiac wines, which typically range between 14 and 15 degrees.

While the white wines from Château Loupiac-Gaudiet are naturally perfect for festive dishes like foie gras, their "reasonably sweet" profile also makes them a great match for appetizers with small cubes of Comté cheese or strong cheeses such as Livarot and Munster, as well as desserts featuring passion fruit, such as tarts or ice logs. These pairings could inspire your New Year's Eve menu…

Discover the wines of Château Loupiac-Gaudiet directly from the estate, at the estate price, in a short supply chain on Avenue des Vins.

Frequently asked questions about Château Loupiac-Gaudiet

Where is Château Loupiac-Gaudiet located?

The estate lies in the Bordeaux vineyards, within the Loupiac appellation. It covers 29 hectares given over to sweet white wines.

Which grapes go into the estate's wines?

The sweet whites rely on Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, planted across 25 of the property's 29 hectares. These two white Bordeaux grapes shape the Loupiac cuvées.

What does "reasonably sweet" mean for these wines?

It points to a search for balance: lively acidity offsets the sweetness, keeping the bottles fresh and easy to drink. Their average alcohol sits near 13 degrees, a touch lower than many Loupiac wines.

What pairings work with a Château Loupiac-Gaudiet sweet white?

These whites go with foie gras as well as bold cheeses, from Comté to Livarot or Munster. They also suit apéritif nibbles and passion fruit desserts such as tarts or ice logs.

Who runs Château Loupiac-Gaudiet today?

The Sanfourche family leads the estate: Daniel in the vines and the winery, Marie-Laurence on management, joined by their son Nicolas since 2014. They work with the advice of oenologist Mathieu Huguet.