Château Magdeleine-Bouhou

Château Magdeleine-Bouhou

A historic estate in Cars, at the heart of Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux: 17 hectares of clay-limestone soils, in organic conversion since 2019. Merlot and Malbec to the fore, parcel-based vinification, amphorae and no-added-sulphur cuvees. Fresh, elegant, sincere wines, carried by the winds of the Gironde.

In Cars, at the heart of the Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, Château Magdeleine-Bouhou spans 17 hectares of vines rooted in superb clay-limestone soils. The name Bouhou comes from the wind that sweeps in from the Gironde estuary, a natural breath that gives life to this historic site, whose origins date back to the 18th century.

L'Abri

Red - Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux (Merlot, oak barrel)

An exceptional Merlot aged in oak barrels, with a silky texture and delicate notes of vanilla and roasted coffee.

Tradition

Red - Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux (blend)

A classic blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon: a supple, fruity and charming wine, true to the Blaye style.

Sans Soufre Ajouté

Natural reds - Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc

Three pure, living wines, with no added sulphur (Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc), revealing the authentic expression of the fruit. Also in magnum.

Amphore

Red - Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux (oak & terracotta)

A marriage of oak and terracotta giving birth to a complex, ample and mineral wine: the estate's natural signature.

Chardonnay

White - fresh and elegant

A fresh, elegant white, with subtle toasted and fruity notes: the freshness of Chardonnay on the Blaye terroir.

La Traverse

White - an original blend

An original white blend, combining ripe peach, pineapple and a bright, tense finish: a generous, precise wine.

Blanc de Noir

White - Cabernet Sauvignon vinified as white

A white wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon, perfectly balancing richness and liveliness: a successful curiosity.

Cloudy Rosé

Rosé - Vin de France

A free, generous rosé, on fruit and freshness: the convivial, sun-drenched touch of the range.

Organic Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux, direct from the estate

A legacy between tradition and innovation

Château Magdeleine-Bouhou combines a family and artisanal legacy with eco-friendly, sustainable practices: amphorae, natural vinifications and gentle methods, with a deep respect for living ecosystems. A rising star of Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux, between modernity and heritage.

What sets apart the organic wines of Château Magdeleine-Bouhou, ambassadors of the Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux terroir?

Château Magdeleine-Bouhou embodies the new generation of Bordeaux wines: organic, sincere and expressive. In Cars, over 17 hectares of clay-limestone soils, each plot is vinified separately in small temperature-controlled concrete vats, for the purity of the fruit and the finesse of the terroir. In conversion to organic farming since 2019, the estate explores amphorae, natural vinifications and no-added-sulphur cuvees: fresh, elegant and balanced wines, carried by the winds of the Gironde.

Where is Château Magdeleine-Bouhou located?

In Cars, at the heart of the Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation (Gironde, right bank). The estate covers 17 hectares of vines rooted in superb clay-limestone soils, a historic site whose origins date back to the 18th century.

Where does the name Bouhou come from?

The name Bouhou comes from the wind that sweeps in from the Gironde estuary: a natural breath that gives life to this historic site. Each cuvee tells a story, a breath, an emotion carried by the winds of the Gironde.

Is Château Magdeleine-Bouhou organic?

Since 2019, the estate has been undergoing conversion to organic farming, with respectful, sustainable practices: use of amphorae, natural vinifications and gentle methods, with a deep respect for living ecosystems. Some cuvees are made with no added sulphur.

Which grapes are grown at Château Magdeleine-Bouhou?

Mainly Merlot and Malbec, complemented by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. These grapes give fresh, elegant reds, as well as original whites (Chardonnay, La Traverse, Blanc de Noir) and a rosé.

What is the estate's parcel-based vinification?

Each plot of the vineyard is vinified separately in small temperature-controlled concrete vats. This parcel-based approach enhances the purity of the fruit and the finesse of the terroir, for wines that stand out for their freshness, elegance and balance.

What is the L'Abri cuvee?

An exceptional Merlot aged in oak barrels, with a silky texture and delicate notes of vanilla and roasted coffee: a generous, refined cuvee of the estate.

What is the Amphore cuvee?

A cuvee from a marriage of oak and terracotta (amphora), giving birth to a complex, ample and mineral wine: one of the natural signatures of Château Magdeleine-Bouhou.

What are the Sans Soufre Ajouté cuvees?

Three pure, living wines, made with no added sulphur from Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc, revealing the authentic expression of the fruit. They also exist in magnum.

What white wines does the estate produce?

The estate offers several original whites: the Chardonnay (fresh and elegant), La Traverse (a blend on ripe peach and pineapple) and the Blanc de Noir (a white from Cabernet Sauvignon, between richness and liveliness).

What food pairings work with the Château Magdeleine-Bouhou wines?

The reds (L'Abri, Tradition, Amphore) pair with red meats, slow-cooked dishes and cheeses; the no-sulphur cuvees, with more natural cooking; the whites (Chardonnay, La Traverse, Blanc de Noir), with fish and seafood; the rosé, with aperitif and summer tables.

Can you buy the Château Magdeleine-Bouhou wines directly?

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

Direct from the estate, organic Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux

Château Magdeleine-Bouhou - a historic estate in Cars, at the heart of Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux: 17 hectares of clay-limestone, in organic conversion since 2019, parcel-based vinification, amphorae and no-added-sulphur cuvees.

L'Abri, Tradition, Amphore, the Sans Soufre Ajouté (Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc), Chardonnay, La Traverse, Blanc de Noir and Cloudy Rosé