CHÂTEAU OGIER DE GOURGUE

Château Ogier de Gourgue – The natural elegance of Côtes de Bordeaux

A vineyard tended like a garden. Just 12 km southeast of Bordeaux, in Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux, Château Ogier de Gourgue sits atop a plateau overlooking the Côtes de Bordeaux, with sweeping views toward the canton of La Brède. The estate covers 8 hectares, including 5 hectares of contiguous vines planted on well-drained clay-limestone and clay-gravel slopes. This geological mosaic gives each cuvée a mineral, elegant signature—an authentic reflection of this privileged terroir.

An opening carved into the barrel cellar wall reveals the subsoil four meters down: a bed of gravel and fine clays that plays a key role in grape concentration and ripeness.

Demanding, respectful organic farming

The château embarked on organic conversion in 2009 and released its first certified-organic vintage in 2012—a milestone for an estate committed to quality, sustainability, and sincerity.

Under the direction of Claire Vincent, vineyard work follows classic Bordeaux tradition with constant attention to the environment:

• Natural protection using copper and sulfur, at half the standard organic doses.
• Plant teas and decoctions (horsetail, nettle, willow) to boost vine vitality and natural defenses.
• Green manures (rye, oats, legumes) to aerate soils and naturally enrich them.
• On-site composted manure to nourish the soil without disrupting its ecosystem.
• Canopy management to ensure optimal airflow and perfect grape ripeness.

No synthetic products are used, and annual inspections are carried out by Ecocert, an independent body guaranteeing compliance with organic standards.

Artisanal know-how in service of the fruit

The blend is dominated by 60% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon—classic Bordeaux identity with a modern twist in yield management. Deliberately held to 30 hl/ha, yields deliver concentrated, healthy, aromatic grapes.

Winemaking aims for balance: preserve fruit freshness while expressing terroir depth. The wines are precisely aged in French oak barrels, gaining complexity, finesse, and length on the palate.

Claire Vincent, director of Château Ogier de Gourgue

At the helm, Claire Vincent brings passionate energy and steadfast standards. With solid experience in wine, she embodies a new generation of Bordeaux vignerons—committed to respectful viticulture and attuned to global environmental stakes. Each vintage bears her hallmark: refined reds combining purity, structure, and natural elegance.

The cuvées of Château Ogier de Gourgue

• Château Ogier de Gourgue – Vintage Cuvée (Red): Dense and balanced, deep garnet color. Expressive nose of dark fruit, violet, and subtle toasty notes. Silky texture with elegant tannins. Long, racy finish.
• Château Ogier de Gourgue – Vintage 2 (Red): Carefully matured, with remarkable aromatic complexity—blackcurrant, gentle spices, and smoky touches. A cellar-worthy wine, all finesse and length.
• Le Reflet d’Ogier – Vintage Cuvée (Red): The estate’s modern expression. Fruity, round, and charming, praised for freshness and balance. A perfect match for grilled meats or Mediterranean dishes.

Château Ogier de Gourgue – Authenticity, naturally

Each cuvée invites you to discover a sincere, vibrant Bordeaux, cultivated with care and passion. In this vineyard, tended like a precious garden, nature sets the pace and wine becomes its noblest expression.

Artisanal know-how, preserved land, wines that move you. ?

Have you ever tasted an organic Côtes de Bordeaux that expresses fruit purity and terroir strength this clearly ?