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Château Maison Neuve
Gironde wines by Alexia Eymas, a 4th-generation winegrower in Saint-Palais. Reds, white, rosés, sustainable.
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Château Maison Neuve - Gironde wines by Alexia Eymas, a winegrower above the estuary, for four generations
Bordeaux wines - Saint-Palais, banks of the Gironde estuary (33)
Château Maison Neuve is 45 hectares in a single block on the slopes of Saint-Palais, in the north of the Gironde, run by Alexia Eymas, a fourth-generation winegrower. Merlot, cabernet sauvignon, malbec and sauvignon give reds, whites and rosés with character, farmed in sustainable viticulture, to discover direct on Avenue des Vins.
Four generations ago, a great-grandmother planted vines on the slopes of Saint-Palais. Today it is Alexia Eymas who runs the estate, after studying sociology and journalism, she chose a return to the land, trained in Bordeaux and in Margaux, then created her own range. Forty-five hectares in a single block above the Gironde estuary, long gentle macerations, wines with a different character in every vintage. A story of women and terroir, to discover direct on Avenue des Vins.
Alexia Eymas, a fourth generation of women winegrowers
At Château Maison Neuve, the vine passes down the female line. It was Alexia's great-grandmother who first began to farm these slopes. Three generations later, Alexia Eymas took up the torch after her mother, adding her own mark: the creation of a range of wines and the commercial opening of the estate.
Her path was far from written, though. After studying sociology, journalism and political science, she chose to return to the values of the land, in her adopted region, Aquitaine. She trained at the ENITA in Bordeaux and learnt the craft on a Margaux property, then in a cooperative cellar to grasp the full diversity of the surrounding terroirs.
She sums up her craft simply: to draw out the best of her terroir, adapt it to each year's climate and produce wines with a unique character in every vintage. She works today with five employees, from pruning the vine to selling the bottles.
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A terroir of slopes above the Gironde estuary
The estate lies in Saint-Palais, a small commune in the north of the Gironde, about 45 minutes north of Bordeaux, where the estuary widens towards the ocean. The 45 hectares, in a single block, sit at 92 metres of altitude on the slopes. This position offers fine protection against weather hazards, notably frost, and benefits from the tempering influence of the estuary and of the classified Livenne river, which runs through the property.
Each grape finds its soil here. The reds, merlot, cabernet sauvignon and malbec, sit on the clay-limestone terroirs of the slopes, suited to structure and depth. Sauvignon, the estate's only white grape, occupies silty boulbènes, ideal for drawing out fine, subtle aromas.
Clay-limestone slopes · merlot, cabernet sauvignon, malbec · structure and depth
Silty boulbènes · sauvignon · fine, subtle aromas
92 m altitude, estuary & Livenne river · freshness, protection from frost
45 ha in a single block · in Saint-Palais, north of Bordeaux
Long macerations for silky wines
In the cellar, everything is designed to preserve the fruit. The harvest is picked with a latest-generation sorting table; on arrival, the first "coarse" juices are set aside before crushing and filling the stainless-steel tanks. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperature, for a gentle transformation, and the extraction of colour and tannins is guided by a turbo-pigeur, a tool that respects the grape juice.
The house signature is long, gentle macerations, over forty days, that give wines both tannic and silky. Pressing, on a horizontal basket press, stays delicate throughout. The blends take shape as the wines are built, and ageing continues for 12 to 24 months depending on the style sought: fruity wine, intense wine, refined and silky wine, or a cuvée with no added sulphur.
Precision sorting and stainless-steel tanks
Latest-generation sorting table, first juices set aside, fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature: fruit above all.
Macerations of over 40 days
Long and gentle, guided by the turbo-pigeur, for structured yet silky reds, without ever forcing the grape.
Ageing of 12 to 24 months
Tailored to each style of wine, from the fruitiest to the most refined, up to a cuvée with no added sulphur.
The cuvées of Château Maison Neuve
A personal range, in red, white and rosé, designed to offer different characters. The available vintages change with the bottlings: find those on offer on the estate's page.
"Pur" - a Merlot red
Red · 100% Merlot · Gold medal at the Concours de Bordeaux 2019
The cuvée that says it all about the merlot of Saint-Palais: a round, silky red from the clay-limestone slopes, awarded a gold medal at the Concours de Bordeaux 2019. Long maceration and patient ageing for a wine of pleasure and gastronomy.
"Alexia" - signature red
Red · Estate blend
The cuvée that bears the winegrower's first name, and perhaps the most personal. A refined, silky red, the fruit of the long macerations dear to the estate, to open with fine cuts of meat and festive tables.
Malbec & Cabernet Sauvignon - the single-varietals
Reds · Malbec alone, or Cabernet Sauvignon alone
For lovers who enjoy discovering a grape in its pure form: malbec, deep and spicy, and cabernet sauvignon, structured and straight. Two facets of the Saint-Palais terroir, each vinified separately.
The Sauvignon - white
White · 100% Sauvignon · Aged on fine lees
The house white, born on the silty boulbènes. Aged on fine lees, it is an aromatic, fresh sauvignon, on citrus and noble green notes, perfect as an aperitif, with seafood and fish.
"KV" & "Garumna" - the rosés
Estate rosés
Two rosés for pleasure, fresh and moreish, for the aperitif and summer meals. The sunny, convivial touch of the range, to be served well chilled.
Gironde wines · Independent winegrower · Careful delivery across France and Europe
Why choose the wines of Château Maison Neuve
A story of women. Four generations of women winegrowers, from the great-grandmother to Alexia Eymas: behind every bottle, a line of transmission and a truly personal signature.
A singular terroir. Single-block slopes at 92 metres, above the Gironde estuary, between clay-limestone and boulbènes: enough to give deep reds and a white full of finesse.
Demanding know-how. Precision sorting, macerations of over 40 days, ageing of 12 to 24 months: wines that are tannic yet silky, up to a cuvée with no added sulphur.
A complete range. Blended or single-varietal reds, a sauvignon white, thirst-quenching rosés: there is a Maison Neuve for every occasion.
Direct from the winegrower. Avenue des Vins gives you access to Alexia Eymas's cuvées without needless intermediaries, with careful delivery across France and Europe.
Frequently asked questions about Château Maison Neuve
Where is Château Maison Neuve located?
The estate is in Saint-Palais (33820), a small commune in the north of the Gironde, on the slopes bordering the estuary, about 45 minutes north of Bordeaux. The 45 hectares of vines are in a single block, at 92 metres of altitude.
Who is the winegrower?
The estate is run by Alexia Eymas, a fourth-generation winegrower — it was her great-grandmother who began to farm the vine. After studying sociology, journalism and political science, she trained at the ENITA in Bordeaux and in Margaux before taking over the estate and creating her own range.
Which grapes does the estate grow?
For the reds, a classic Bordeaux blend: 73% merlot, 22% cabernet sauvignon and 5% malbec, on the clay-limestone slopes. For the whites, sauvignon, the estate's only white grape, planted on silty boulbènes. The estate also makes rosés.
Are the wines organic?
The estate is farmed in sustainable viticulture (agriculture raisonnée): the soils are worked and fed with organic nutrients to sustain microbial life and the grape's aromatic potential. This is not an organic certification, but a terroir-respectful approach. The estate also makes a cuvée with no added sulphur.
How are the wines made?
After precision sorting, the grapes ferment in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperature. Extraction is done gently with a turbo-pigeur, with long macerations of over 40 days for wines both tannic and silky. Pressing is on a horizontal basket press, and ageing lasts 12 to 24 months depending on each cuvée's style.
What are the cuvées of Château Maison Neuve?
The range includes several reds: the "Pur" cuvée (merlot, gold medal at the Concours de Bordeaux 2019), the signature "Alexia" cuvée, and single-varietal malbec and cabernet sauvignon reds. It also offers a sauvignon white aged on fine lees and rosés ("KV", "Garumna"). The selection changes by vintage.
Which cuvée won a medal?
The "Pur" cuvée, a merlot red, won a gold medal at the Concours de Bordeaux 2019. It is a fine recognition of the work carried out on the clay-limestone slopes of Saint-Palais.
Which dishes to pair with these wines and at what temperature to serve them?
The reds, structured and silky, pair with red meats, duck breast, simmered dishes and cheeses; serve them at around 16-17 °C. The sauvignon and the rosés, served chilled (8-10 °C), are perfect as an aperitif, with seafood, fish and summer cooking.
Can you stay at the estate?
Yes, the estate offers gîte accommodation ("La Girondine") to extend your visit on site, between tasting and conversation with the winegrower. A fine way to experience the Saint-Palais vineyard from the inside; contact the estate directly for details.
Where to buy the wines of Château Maison Neuve direct?
The cuvées of Château Maison Neuve are available on Avenue des Vins, in a short supply chain: the bottles come straight from the winegrower, with no needless intermediary, and are shipped to France as well as to the European countries eligible for delivery. The selection and vintages vary with the bottlings.
"Pur", "Alexia", Sauvignon, rosés - Saint-Palais, Gironde
Château Maison Neuve - 45 hectares in a single block in Saint-Palais, on the slopes of the Gironde estuary, run by Alexia Eymas, a fourth-generation winegrower. Sustainable viticulture.
Merlot, cabernet sauvignon, malbec and sauvignon - reds, white and rosés, including the "Pur" cuvée, gold medal at the Concours de Bordeaux 2019 - direct from the winegrower