Château de Cranne

Château de Cranne

A family estate founded in 1856 in Donzac, 40 minutes from Bordeaux: 42 hectares including 33 of vines farmed organically since 2009. Under the impulse of Vincent Lacoste, 6th generation, singular, sensitive organic wines - Grey, Orange, Cranne Sterenn, Loupiac - to discover direct.

A family estate between history and nature. Since 1856, Chateau de Cranne has embodied the story of a family passionate about the vine and wine. Located in Donzac, just 40 minutes from Bordeaux, this family estate covers 42 hectares, including 33 hectares of vines farmed organically since 2009. Under the impulse of Vincent Lacoste, representative of the 6th generation of winegrowers, the estate crafts unique organic wines, born of varied terroirs and a deep artistic sensibility.

Between terroir and creativity

Since settling in 2005, Vincent Lacoste has brought new momentum to the estate. Observation, respect for the terroir and innovation guide every decision. The artisanal waxing machine used for corking illustrates this quest for quality and authenticity, a symbol of know-how passed down and modernised.

Château de Cranne Rouge, Jardinier & Dompter la Bête

AOC Bordeaux, red - organic

The estate's Bordeaux reds: Chateau de Cranne Rouge, classic and balanced; Jardinier, generous and accessible; and Dompter la Bete, expressive and full of character. Organic wines faithful to the Bordeaux identity, supple and fruity.

Argile, Asteries & Cranne Sterenn

Vin de France, red - organic

The estate's creative cuvees, freer in their blends: Argile, Asteries, Cranne Sterenn and its Sterenn Cerisier version. Organic reds of character, often from Malbec and singular grapes, between depth, fruit and boldness.

Grey - Malbec Rosé

Vin de France, rosé - organic

An original organic rose, 100% Malbec, with a delicate colour and crisp fruit. Fresh and generous, Grey expresses the estate's artistic sensibility in a rose of pleasure, ideal as an aperitif or at the table.

Cranne Héol & Orange

Vin de France, white & orange wine - organic

Cranne Heol, a dry white from the Muscaris grape, aromatic and fresh; and Orange, an organic orange wine with singular skin contact, between delicate tannins and notes of candied citrus. Two cuvees that explore other ways of making wine.

Cuvée Annie Darras - Loupiac

AOC Loupiac, sweet - organic

A sweet white wine in AOC Loupiac, a true sweetness of the Bordeaux region. Aromas of candied fruits, honey and apricot, for a generous wine to enjoy as an aperitif, with foie gras, desserts or blue cheeses.

A family organic estate since 1856, in Donzac

42 ha (33 ha of vines), 6th generation, organic since 2009

Since 1856, Chateau de Cranne has embodied the story of a passionate family, in Donzac, 40 minutes from Bordeaux. Over 42 hectares including 33 of vines farmed organically since 2009, Vincent Lacoste, 6th generation, crafts unique, sensitive wines, with labels often signed by artist friends.

Direct - Bordeaux region, organic since 2009, Vincent Lacoste

Where is Château de Cranne located?

Chateau de Cranne is located in Donzac, just 40 minutes from Bordeaux. This family estate covers 42 hectares, including 33 hectares of vines farmed organically. A varied Bordeaux terroir, between history and nature, that gives rise to singular organic wines.

How old is Château de Cranne?

Since 1856, Chateau de Cranne has embodied the story of a family passionate about the vine and wine. Today it is Vincent Lacoste, representative of the 6th generation of winegrowers, settled in 2005, who brings new momentum to the estate, between respect for the terroir and innovation.

Is Château de Cranne an organic estate?

Yes: the vineyard has been farmed organically since 2009. The estate places respect for living matter, soils and biodiversity at the heart of its approach, to produce authentic organic wines faithful to their terroir, in a family, sensitive spirit.

Who is Vincent Lacoste?

Vincent Lacoste is the winegrower of Chateau de Cranne, representative of the 6th generation. Curious and open to the world, he conceives each wine as a personal experience: each cuvee expresses an emotion, an encounter, a story. Observation, respect for the terroir and innovation guide each of his decisions.

What are the cuvees of Château de Cranne?

The estate offers Bordeaux reds (Chateau de Cranne Rouge, Jardinier, Dompter la Bete), creative cuvees in Vin de France (Argile, Asteries, Cranne Sterenn and Sterenn Cerisier), a Malbec rose (Grey), a Muscaris white (Cranne Heol), an orange wine (Orange) and a sweet Loupiac (Cuvee Annie Darras).

What is the Orange cuvee of Château de Cranne?

Orange is an organic orange wine, made by macerating white grapes with their skins. This singular method gives it an amber colour, delicate tannins and aromas of candied citrus and dried fruits. A surprising cuvee that illustrates the estate's creative boldness.

What is the Grey cuvee?

Grey is an organic rose, 100% Malbec, with a delicate colour and crisp fruit. Fresh and generous, it expresses the artistic sensibility of Vincent Lacoste in a rose of pleasure, perfect as an aperitif or at the table, with summer, convivial cuisine.

Do the Château de Cranne wines have artist labels?

Yes: the estate's singular cuvees are often dressed with labels signed by artist friends. They reflect the winegrower's bold personality and his attachment to living matter, soils and nature, making each bottle a sensitive, unique object.

Can you visit Château de Cranne?

Yes: the estate offers wine-tourism experiences in a warm setting: walks in the vines, discovery of wine trades, guided tastings, workshops around bees at Stephanie's Apiarium, escape games, team-building and dining facing the vines. Each visit is a human, sensory encounter.

Which Château de Cranne wine to choose for your table?

The Bordeaux reds (Chateau de Cranne, Jardinier) accompany meats and slow-cooked dishes; Grey and Cranne Heol enhance aperitifs, fish and summer cuisine; Orange pairs with spicy or world cuisine; and the sweet Loupiac goes with foie gras, desserts and blue cheeses.

Are the Château de Cranne wines for keeping?

The accessible cuvees (Jardinier, Grey) are designed for immediate pleasure; the reds of character (Argile, Asteries, Cranne Sterenn and Sterenn Cerisier), more structured, can be kept for a few years; the sweet Loupiac ages beautifully over time.

Can the Château de Cranne wines be bought directly?

Yes: the organic wines of Chateau de Cranne are bought here directly, with shipping across France and the European countries eligible for delivery. You receive wines just as Vincent Lacoste made them, with no extra middleman between the estate and your table.

Organic Bordeaux, direct from the estate

Chateau de Cranne: a family estate founded in 1856 in Donzac, 40 minutes from Bordeaux (Bordeaux region). 42 hectares including 33 of vines farmed organically since 2009. Under the impulse of Vincent Lacoste, 6th generation (settled in 2005), the estate crafts singular organic wines, with labels often signed by artist friends. Wine tourism, Apiarium, team-building and dining on site.

Organic cuvees: Chateau de Cranne Rouge, Jardinier, Dompter la Bete (AOC Bordeaux); Argile, Asteries, Cranne Sterenn, Sterenn Cerisier (Vin de France); Grey (Malbec rose), Cranne Heol (Muscaris), Orange (orange wine); Cuvee Annie Darras (sweet Loupiac)