Château Champion

Château Champion

A family property of Saint-Émilion (the Bourrigaud family since the 18th century, eight generations), on 6.8 clay-limestone hectares. In organic farming (certified AB since the 2021 vintage). Three properties: Château Champion, Château Vieux Grand Faurie (Saint-Émilion) and Château Haute Terrasse (Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux).

In Saint-Émilion, some estates tell the history of the vineyard better than any book. Château Champion is unquestionably one of them. Set on 6.8 hectares of clay-limestone terroirs, the property has belonged to the Bourrigaud family since the 18th century. A rare fidelity to a place, a land and a craft, passed down from generation to generation with the same demand. Since 1994, Pascal Bourrigaud, the 8th generation, has taken up the torch following his father Jean, alongside his wife Véronique.

Château Champion

Red - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, organic (75% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon)

The historic property, on 6.8 hectares of clay-limestone soils, vines around 38 years old: a flattering nose of black fruits and spices, a balanced, elegant and fleshy palate, true to the classic Saint-Émilion style. Also available in magnum.

Château Vieux Grand Faurie

Red - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, organic (75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon)

5 hectares on ancient sands and gravels, with the presence of crasse de fer, vines around 35 years old: supple, silky wines, on ripe red fruits, morello cherry and coffee, carried by fine freshness and a satin robe. Also available in magnum.

Château Haute Terrasse

Red - Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux (58% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon)

8 hectares of clay-limestone slopes in Saint-Magne-de-Castillon, vines around 25 years old: elegant ruby reds, marked by small red fruits, supple tannins and a harmonious freshness, to enjoy over 5 to 8 years.

Excellence & Donum Dei cuvees

Red - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, prestige cuvees

The estate's exceptional cuvees, in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru: Excellence, more concentrated and accomplished, and Donum Dei, a rare and prestigious cuvee. The highest expression of the Bourrigaud family's savoir-faire, cut out for great occasions and cellaring.

La Rosée de Champion

Rosé - Vin de France

The estate's rosé, fresh and generous: a light, thirst-quenching reading of the Bordeaux grapes, on red fruits and vivacity. The summery, convivial touch of the house, direct from the estate.

Organic Saint-Émilion, direct from the estate

Bordeaux elegance in its most authentic form

Choosing a wine from Château Champion means a family heritage of more than 250 years, recognised historic terroirs (maps of 1785 and 1831), a sincere organic farming (AB since 2021) and balanced, elegant wines, from Saint-Émilion Grand Cru to Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux.

How do the clay-limestone soils of Saint-Émilion and Castillon influence the structure, freshness and ageing capacity of organic Bordeaux red wines?

Clay-limestone soils bring Bordeaux reds structure, freshness and longevity: clay retains water and feeds the vine regularly, while limestone preserves natural acidity and tension. At Château Champion and Château Haute Terrasse, these terroirs, combined with organic farming (certified AB since the 2021 vintage), manual harvesting and precise vinification in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, give balanced, elegant and fleshy wines, on black fruit and spices, with real ageing capacity. Merlot finds roundness and generosity there, the Cabernets structure and freshness.

Where is Château Champion located?

In Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde, on 6.8 hectares of clay-limestone terroirs. The property has belonged to the Bourrigaud family since the 18th century. The family also runs Château Vieux Grand Faurie (Saint-Émilion) and Château Haute Terrasse, in Saint-Magne-de-Castillon (Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux).

What is the history of the Bourrigaud family?

The property has belonged to the Bourrigaud family since the 18th century, more than 250 years and eight generations. Since 1994, Pascal Bourrigaud, the 8th generation, has taken up the torch following his father Jean. Alongside his wife Véronique, he runs several family properties, with a clear vision: to respect the heritage while producing precise, elegant and sincere wines.

Is Château Champion organic?

Yes: the Bourrigaud family made the assumed choice of a viticulture respectful of the living, without synthetic products. Committed to organic farming since 2018, AB certification obtained from the 2021 vintage (ECOCERT). Manual harvesting, simple Guyot pruning, soil work and controlled grass cover, disbudding, leaf removal and green harvesting, vinification in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats.

What are the properties of the Bourrigaud family?

Three properties with complementary terroirs: Château Champion (Saint-Émilion, 6.8 ha clay-limestone), Château Vieux Grand Faurie (Saint-Émilion, 5 ha on ancient sands and gravels) and Château Haute Terrasse (Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux, 8 ha of clay-limestone slopes, acquired in 1999). The estates already appear on the map of Pierre de Belleyme (1785) and the Napoleonic land registry of 1831.

What is Château Champion (Saint-Émilion Grand Cru)?

The family's historic property, on 6.8 hectares of clay-limestone soils, with a blend of 75% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, vines around 38 years old. A flattering nose of black fruits and spices, a balanced, elegant and fleshy palate, true to the classic Saint-Émilion style.

What is Château Vieux Grand Faurie?

A 5-hectare property in Saint-Émilion, on ancient sands and gravels with the presence of crasse de fer, a blend of 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, vines around 35 years old. Supple, silky wines, on ripe red fruits, morello cherry and coffee, carried by fine freshness.

What is Château Haute Terrasse (Castillon)?

Acquired in 1999, Château Haute Terrasse covers 8 hectares of clay-limestone slopes in Saint-Magne-de-Castillon, in Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux, near the historic site of the Battle of Castillon (1453). A blend of 58% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, vines around 25 years old: elegant ruby reds, to enjoy over 5 to 8 years.

What are the estate's prestige cuvees?

In Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, the estate crafts exceptional cuvees: Excellence, more concentrated and accomplished, and Donum Dei, a rare and prestigious cuvee. They represent the highest expression of the Bourrigaud family's savoir-faire, cut out for great occasions and cellaring.

Does Château Champion produce a rosé?

Yes: La Rosée de Champion, a rosé in Vin de France, fresh and generous, on red fruits and vivacity. A light, thirst-quenching reading of the Bordeaux grapes, the summery, convivial touch of the house.

How are the Château Champion wines vinified?

Manual harvesting, simple Guyot pruning, soil work and controlled grass cover, disbudding, leaf removal and green harvesting, then vinification in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. Each intervention aims to preserve the natural balance of the vine and to express the terroir without artifice.

Can you buy the Château Champion wines directly?

Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the estate, carefully shipped across France and Europe.

Direct from the estate, organic Saint-Émilion

Château Champion - a family property of Saint-Émilion (the Bourrigaud family since the 18th century, eight generations), 6.8 clay-limestone hectares, in organic farming (certified AB from the 2021 vintage, Ecocert). Three properties: Château Champion, Château Vieux Grand Faurie (Saint-Émilion) and Château Haute Terrasse (Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux).

Château Champion and Château Vieux Grand Faurie (Saint-Émilion Grand Cru), Château Haute Terrasse (Castillon), Excellence and Donum Dei cuvees, and La Rosée de Champion