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Château Les Graves de Viaud
Château Les Graves de Viaud, organic Demeter Côtes de Bourg: vegan reds, direct from the estate...
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Château Les Graves de Viaud - La Colombine: an organic, biodynamic and vegan vineyard
Château Les Graves de Viaud
A Bordeaux estate in Pugnac (33710), in AOC Côtes de Bourg. A property since 1850, farmed organically and biodynamically, Demeter certified, with vegan cuvees. 5.5 hectares of vines on clay-gravel soils facing due south. The La Colombine brand, natural and living wines.
An ancient heritage, a resolutely modern vision. The property has existed since 1850 and appears in the Feret from 1875, an early sign of its reputation. Until 1993, the grapes were delivered to the Pugnac cooperative cellar. In 1994, Gilles and Pascale Derouineau took over the vineyard and started vinifying themselves again. In 2010, Philippe Betschart and his mother Francoise, from a Bordeaux merchant family, bought the estate and steered it towards organic farming, then Demeter-certified biodynamics, with vegan cuvees. A rare, demanding, assumed approach.
A committed estate: ethics, nature and authenticity
Spanning 15 hectares, of which 5.5 hectares of vines planted on clay-gravel soils facing due south, the estate embodies a precise philosophy: to let nature express itself. The farming in place goes beyond mere certifications: conservation agriculture (zero tillage), a total absence of animal manure, the use of herbal teas, Bordeaux mixture and biodynamic preparations, natural yeast and bacterial fermentations, and vines worked to strengthen their balance and vitality. The objective is simple: to produce sincere, vibrant wines in harmony with their ecosystem.
Natural vinifications, precise ageing
The Demeter specifications require vinification with no input: only sulfur is allowed, in a controlled amount. Fermentations are done with indigenous yeasts, with long macerations (25 to 35 days) and gentle extractions. The wines of fruit are aged in tank or in stoneware and terracotta amphora, the other cuvees in French barrels, to preserve the purity of the fruit and reveal the terroir.
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La Colombine: a project, a signature
In 2014, the family created the La Colombine brand, dedicated to the estate's natural wines and completed by a few white micro-cuvees from committed partners. This collection reflects a clear ambition: to offer free, sincere wines that tell of the deep bond between terroir and nature. On the right bank of Bordeaux, in AOC Côtes de Bourg, the estate grows the classic Bordeaux varieties, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, for reds that are at once fruity, structured and deep.
The cuvees of Château Les Graves de Viaud – La Colombine
Each cuvee expresses a nuance of the terroir and the estate's philosophy, from the immediate wine of fruit to the cuvee to keep. To discover direct.
Les Cadets
Red - AOC Côtes de Bourg (organic, biodynamic, vegan)
A wine of fruit, gourmet and immediate, perfect for a first discovery of the estate's biodynamic style. Supple and juicy, it drinks on its freshness.
Terroir
Red - AOC Côtes de Bourg (organic, biodynamic)
An organic and biodynamic cuvee that reveals the pure expression of the clay-gravel soils facing due south. Precise and mineral, it tells of the place.
Réserve
Red - AOC Côtes de Bourg (organic, biodynamic, vegan)
Depth, structure and elegance: the estate's cuvee to keep, the fruit of a meticulous selection. An ambitious red, aged with care.
La Cuvée de Mère l'O
Red - AOC Côtes de Bourg (organic, biodynamic, vegan)
A vegan and biodynamic wine, vibrant, almost airy. All finesse and energy, it illustrates the living, sincere approach of the house.
Origine
Red - AOC Côtes de Bourg (organic, biodynamic)
The essential cuvee, the one that tells of the birth of the project and the identity of the estate. A straight, authentic red, the signature of Les Graves de Viaud.
Expression & Découverte en Biodynamie
Red - AOC Côtes de Bourg (organic, biodynamic, vegan)
The Expression cuvee completes the range, while the Découverte en Biodynamie gift set brings together several cuvees to explore the estate's world.
An organic, biodynamic Côtes de Bourg vineyard, direct
Why choose the Château Les Graves de Viaud wines?
An organic and biodynamic vineyard. Organic farming and Demeter-certified biodynamics, in AOC Côtes de Bourg.
Vegan cuvees. Several wines with no animal-origin input, in a rare and assumed approach.
Sincere, living wines. Indigenous yeasts, long macerations, ageing in tank, amphora or French barrels.
A historic Bordeaux terroir. A property since 1850, south-facing clay-gravel soils, Merlot and Cabernet grapes.
Frequently asked questions about Château Les Graves de Viaud
Which Château Les Graves de Viaud cuvee to start with to discover the estate?
For a gourmet introduction, start with a wine of fruit like Les Cadets. For biodynamic depth, turn to Réserve or Origine. Terroir reveals the pure expression of the clay-gravel soils, and La Cuvée de Mère l'O, vegan and vibrant, offers a more airy reading of the estate.
Where is Château Les Graves de Viaud located?
In Pugnac (33710), in AOC Côtes de Bourg, on the right bank of Bordeaux. The estate spans 15 hectares, of which 5.5 hectares of vines planted on clay-gravel soils facing due south.
What is the history of Château Les Graves de Viaud?
The property has existed since 1850 and appears in the Feret from 1875. Until 1993, the grapes were delivered to the Pugnac cooperative cellar. In 1994, Gilles and Pascale Derouineau took over the vineyard and started vinifying again. In 2010, Philippe Betschart and his mother Francoise, from a Bordeaux merchant family, bought the estate and steered it towards biodynamics.
Is Château Les Graves de Viaud organic, biodynamic and vegan?
The estate is farmed organically then biodynamically, Demeter certified, and offers vegan cuvees with no animal-origin input. Its approach goes beyond certifications: conservation agriculture (zero tillage), a total absence of animal manure, herbal teas, Bordeaux mixture and biodynamic preparations.
Which grape varieties make up Château Les Graves de Viaud?
The classic varieties of the Bordeaux right bank: Merlot, dominant, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Planted on clay-gravel soils facing due south, they give reds that are fruity, structured and deep.
What are the cuvees of Château Les Graves de Viaud?
Les Cadets (wine of fruit), Terroir, Réserve, La Cuvée de Mère l'O, Origine and Expression, all in AOC Côtes de Bourg, as well as a Découverte en Biodynamie gift set. The La Colombine brand brings together the estate's natural wines, completed by a few white micro-cuvees from committed partners.
What is the Les Cadets cuvee?
A wine of fruit, gourmet and immediate, ideal for discovering the estate's biodynamic style. Supple and juicy, it is enjoyed on its freshness and drinkability.
What is the Réserve cuvee?
The estate's cuvee to keep: depth, structure and elegance, the fruit of a meticulous selection. An ambitious Côtes de Bourg red, aged in French barrels.
What is La Cuvée de Mère l'O?
A vegan and biodynamic wine, vibrant and almost airy. All finesse and energy, it illustrates the living, sincere approach of Château Les Graves de Viaud.
What is La Colombine?
A brand created in 2014 by the family, dedicated to the estate's natural wines and completed by a few white micro-cuvees from committed partners. It reflects a clear ambition: to offer free, sincere wines.
How are the wines of Château Les Graves de Viaud made?
The Demeter specifications require vinification with no input: only sulfur is allowed, in a controlled amount. Fermentations are done with indigenous yeasts, with long macerations (25 to 35 days) and gentle extractions. Ageing varies: tank or stoneware and terracotta amphora for the wines of fruit, French barrels for the other cuvees.
Can you buy the Château Les Graves de Viaud wines directly?
Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the estate, shipped with care, across France and Europe.
Direct from the estate, natural emotion in Côtes de Bourg
Château Les Graves de Viaud – La Colombine: a Bordeaux estate in Pugnac (33710), in AOC Côtes de Bourg (right bank of Bordeaux). A property since 1850, cited in the Feret from 1875; taken over in 2010 by Philippe Betschart and his mother Francoise. 15 hectares of which 5.5 hectares of vines on south-facing clay-gravel soils; Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Organic farming and Demeter-certified biodynamics, vegan cuvees; conservation agriculture, indigenous yeasts, long macerations, ageing in tank, amphora or French barrels.
Cuvees: Les Cadets, Terroir, Réserve, La Cuvée de Mère l'O, Origine and Expression (AOC Côtes de Bourg), plus the Découverte en Biodynamie gift set; the La Colombine brand, the estate's natural wines