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Château de Pravins
Château de Pravins in Blacé: organic, biodynamic Beaujolais and Coteaux Bourguignons, direct from the estate...
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Château de Pravins: eight centuries of history and daring in Beaujolais
Château de Pravins
One of the oldest estates still in operation in France, in Blacé (Beaujolais), mentioned as early as 1251. Certified organic (Ecocert 2013) and Demeter (biodynamics, 2023), 5 hectares of vines in a single block. Gamay, Chardonnay and Crémant: sincere, living wines vibrant with energy, without added sulphites.
A living estate since 1251. Located in Blacé, at the heart of Beaujolais, Château de Pravins is one of the oldest estates still in operation in France. First mentioned in 1251, it has crossed the centuries while keeping its medieval architecture and its rural spirit. Listed as a National Heritage site, this vineyard combines vines, park and meadows in a living, preserved ecosystem.
A human and heritage history
From the lords of la Bessée to the Damas, Menut, Chartier then Brossard families, each generation has marked the identity of the estate. Since 2005, Isabelle Brossard has continued the restoration of the château while reviving its original winegrowing vocation. Surrounded by a passionate team, she has made the estate a model of balance between heritage and ecology.
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An organic vineyard committed to biodynamics
Converted to organic farming from 2010, Château de Pravins obtained Ecocert certification in 2013, then the Demeter label in 2023. Guided by biodynamics and agroecology, the estate cultivates the vine with an absolute respect for the living world: a permanent cover crop to feed and protect the soils, planting of hedges and trees to favour biodiversity, gentle manual pruning respecting the vine's physiology, fermented plant preparations to strengthen the vine, and vinifications with no chemical inputs or added sulphites. This patient work has restored the microbial life of the soils and gives sincere, living wines vibrant with energy.
Terroir, grapes and winemaking: authentic Beaujolais
The vineyard covers 5 hectares in a single block, planted on soils of silty-sandy clays and moraine. The traditional Beaujolais grapes find a pure expression here: Gamay noir à jus blanc for the reds and rosés, Chardonnay and a touch of Viognier for the whites and Crémants. Fermentations are slow, at low temperature, without exogenous yeasts; no fining or filtration. The reds follow semi-carbonic maceration, typical of Beaujolais, and the Crémants the traditional method, with lees ageing.
The cuvees of Château de Pravins
From the pleasure Gamay to the old-vine cuvees, from the Chardonnay whites to the Crémant, each cuvee conveys the specificity of the estate's ancient soils. To discover direct from the estate.
La Grande Réserve
Red - Gamay (Coteaux Bourguignons)
A light, frank Gamay, a wine of immediate pleasure, ideal for the table and convivial moments: fruit, freshness and drinkability above all.
L'Argile Ardente & L'Argile Ardente n°2
Red - Gamay (Coteaux Bourguignons / Beaujolais)
A harmonious, structured Gamay; the n°2 version, aged in barrel, gains in depth and elegance. Two readings of the same terroir, from fruit to cellaring.
Les Moraines & Les Moraines n°2
Red - old-vine Gamay (Beaujolais)
From old vines: power and noble tannins. The n°2 version expresses a remarkable length. The quintessence of the Blacé terroir.
La Source Altera & La Source Altera n°2
White - Chardonnay
A Chardonnay balanced between richness and minerality; the n°2 version, aged in barrel, develops a refined amplitude. The estate's white signature.
Les Pierres Roses
Rosé - 100% Gamay
A 100% Gamay rosé, fresh and fruity, perfect for summer and shared meals: the generosity and lightness of Beaujolais.
Crémant de Bourgogne
Sparkling - traditional method
An elegant sparkling wine with fine bubbles, all freshness and tension, made by the traditional method with lees ageing. Ideal for special occasions.
Organic and biodynamic Beaujolais, direct from the estate
Wine tourism and a shared viticulture
The estate is also a place of discovery. From 2025, La Salle du Héron hosts seminars, receptions and cultural events; visitors enjoy walks in the park, guided tours of the vineyard and commented tastings. Château de Pravins is also a member of the Les Vigneron·ne·s du Vivant en Beaujolais collective, a network of producers committed to soil regeneration and the passing on of ecological knowledge.
When history comes alive in the glass
Between medieval heritage, ecological commitment and passion for wine, Château de Pravins embodies a sincere, vibrant and deeply human Beaujolais. Each bottle is a fragment of history, an alliance between heritage and the future.
Why choose the Château de Pravins wines?
Eight centuries of history. One of the oldest estates still in operation in France, since 1251.
Organic and biodynamic. Certified Ecocert (2013) and Demeter (2023), without added sulphites.
Authentic Beaujolais. Gamay in semi-carbonic maceration, Chardonnay and Crémant.
Living wines. Sincere, precise and vibrant with energy, from La Grande Réserve to Les Moraines.
Frequently asked questions about Château de Pravins
What sets apart a Château de Pravins wine, between eight centuries of history and a vision of the future?
Château de Pravins, in Blacé, is one of the oldest estates still in operation in France, mentioned as early as 1251 and listed as a National Heritage site. Converted to organic farming from 2010 (Ecocert-certified in 2013), it is also Demeter-labelled (biodynamics) since 2023. Its wines, made with no chemical inputs or added sulphites, without fining or filtration, are sincere, living and vibrant with energy: an authentic Beaujolais uniting medieval heritage and a vision of the future.
Where is Château de Pravins located?
In Blacé, at the heart of Beaujolais (Rhône). This 10-hectare estate (vines, park and meadows), of which 5 hectares of vines in a single block, combines medieval architecture and a living ecosystem, on soils of silty-sandy clays and moraine.
What is the history of Château de Pravins?
First mentioned in 1251, Château de Pravins has crossed the centuries while keeping its medieval architecture. From the lords of la Bessée to the Damas, Menut, Chartier then Brossard families, each generation has marked its identity. Since 2005, Isabelle Brossard has continued the restoration of the château while reviving its original winegrowing vocation.
Is Château de Pravins organic and biodynamic?
Yes: converted to organic farming from 2010, the estate obtained Ecocert certification in 2013, then the Demeter (biodynamics) label in 2023. Permanent cover crop, hedges and trees, gentle pruning, fermented plant preparations and vinifications with no chemical inputs or added sulphites: an absolute respect for the living world.
Which grapes are grown at Château de Pravins?
The traditional Beaujolais grapes: Gamay noir à jus blanc for the reds and rosés, Chardonnay and a touch of Viognier for the whites and Crémants. Each cuvee conveys the specificity of the estate's ancient soils.
What is the terroir of Château de Pravins?
A 5-hectare vineyard in a single block, planted on soils of silty-sandy clays and moraine. These ancient soils, restored by patient biodynamic work, give pure, precise wines that vibrate with energy.
How are the Château de Pravins wines vinified?
Fermentations take place slowly, at low temperature, without exogenous yeasts; no fining or filtration, only a light sulphiting at bottling for stability. The reds follow semi-carbonic maceration, typical of Beaujolais, which preserves fruit and freshness; the Crémants are made by the traditional method, with lees ageing.
What are the cuvees of Château de Pravins?
La Grande Réserve (a pleasure Gamay), L'Argile Ardente and n°2 (structured Gamay, n°2 in barrel), Les Moraines and n°2 (old vines), La Source Altera and n°2 (Chardonnay), Les Pierres Roses (100% Gamay rosé) and the Crémant de Bourgogne.
What is the Les Moraines cuvee?
A Gamay cuvee from old vines, on the moraine soils: power and noble tannins. The Les Moraines n°2 version expresses a remarkable length, one of the finest expressions of the Blacé terroir.
What is the semi-carbonic maceration of Beaujolais?
A method typical of Beaujolais where whole clusters first ferment in a carbon-dioxide atmosphere, before pressing. It preserves the fruit and freshness of Gamay, for generous, supple and vibrant reds.
Can you visit the estate and enjoy wine tourism?
Yes: the estate is a place of discovery. From 2025, La Salle du Héron hosts seminars, receptions and cultural events. Visitors enjoy walks in the park, guided tours of the vineyard and commented tastings, to immerse themselves in the world of natural Beaujolais.
Can you buy the Château de Pravins wines directly?
Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the estate, carefully shipped across France and Europe.
Direct from the estate, organic and biodynamic Beaujolais
Château de Pravins - one of the oldest estates in France (mentioned as early as 1251), in Blacé in Beaujolais: 5 hectares certified organic (Ecocert 2013) and Demeter (biodynamics, 2023), without added sulphites.
La Grande Réserve, L'Argile Ardente, Les Moraines, La Source Altera (Chardonnay), Les Pierres Roses and the Crémant de Bourgogne - direct from the estate.