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Château Ogier de Gourgue
Château Ogier de Gourgue, an organic Côtes de Bordeaux estate: merlot and cabernet, direct from the estate...
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Château Ogier de Gourgue: the natural elegance of the Côtes de Bordeaux
Château Ogier de Gourgue
An organic estate (Ecocert-certified) in Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux, 12 km south-east of Bordeaux. 5 hectares of vines on clay-limestone hillsides, 60% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, led by Claire Vincent: pure, structured, elegant reds.
A vineyard cultivated like a garden. 12 km south-east of Bordeaux, in the commune of Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux, Château Ogier de Gourgue rises on a plateau overlooking the Cotes de Bordeaux, offering a panoramic view over the canton of La Brede. The estate spans 8 hectares, of which 5 hectares of vines in a single block, planted on perfectly drained clay-limestone and clay-gravel hillsides. This geological mosaic gives each cuvee a mineral, elegant signature.
A clay-limestone terroir, cultivated like a garden
An opening cut into the wall of the barrel cellar reveals the subsoil at four metres deep: a soil rich in gravel and fine clays, which plays an essential role in the concentration and ripeness of the grapes. This geological mosaic, clay-limestone and clay-gravel, perfectly drained, gives each cuvee a mineral, elegant signature, a faithful reflection of this privileged terroir.
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A demanding, respectful organic farming
Château Ogier de Gourgue has been committed since 2009 to a conversion to organic farming; in 2012, it signed its first certified organic vintage. Under the direction of Claire Vincent, the vine work combines Bordeaux tradition and respect for the environment: natural protection based on copper and sulphur at half the usual doses, plant infusions (horsetail, nettle, willow), green manures (rye, oat, legumes), compost made on site and managed foliage. No synthetic product is used, and annual controls are carried out by Ecocert.
An artisanal know-how at the service of the fruit
The château's grape mix, dominated by 60% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, expresses the classic Bordeaux identity, with a touch of modernity in the management of yields. Deliberately limited to 30 hectolitres per hectare, they make it possible to obtain concentrated, healthy, aromatic grapes. The vinification is led with a constant concern for balance: to preserve the freshness of the fruit while expressing the depth of the terroir. The wines are aged with precision, in French oak barrels, where they acquire complexity, finesse and length on the palate.
The cuvees of Château Ogier de Gourgue
Three red cuvees, from the Cuvee Millesime to the modern expression of Le Reflet d'Ogier, reveal the purity of the fruit and the strength of the terroir. Here are the cuvees to discover direct from the estate.
Château Ogier de Gourgue, Cuvée Millésime
Côtes de Bordeaux - red (Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon)
A dense, balanced wine, with a deep garnet colour: a nose of black fruits, violet and light toasted notes, a silky texture, elegant tannins and a long, refined finish.
Château Ogier de Gourgue, Millésime 2
Côtes de Bordeaux - red, ageworthy
Carefully aged, it reveals a remarkable aromatic complexity: blackcurrant, sweet spices and smoky touches. An ageworthy wine, all in finesse and length.
Le Reflet d'Ogier, Cuvée Millésime
Côtes de Bordeaux - red, a modern expression
The estate's modern-expression cuvee: fruity, round and charming, it seduces with its freshness and balance. Perfect with grilled meats or Mediterranean dishes.
Organic Côtes de Bordeaux, direct from the estate
Claire Vincent, a viticulture of emotion
At the head of the estate, Claire Vincent brings a passionate energy and a constant rigour. She embodies a new generation of Bordeaux winegrowers, committed to a respectful viticulture, open to the world and to environmental issues. Each vintage bears the mark of her rigour: refined red wines, combining purity, structure and natural elegance.
Authenticity, naturally
Each cuvee of Château Ogier de Gourgue is an invitation to discover a sincere, living Bordeaux, cultivated with care and passion. In this vineyard where the vine is cultivated like a precious garden, nature reclaims its rights: an artisanal know-how, a preserved land, a wine of emotion.
Why choose the Château Ogier de Gourgue wines?
A certified organic Bordeaux. Ecocert-certified since 2012, with no synthetic product, copper and sulphur at half the usual doses.
An exceptional terroir. 5 hectares in a single block on clay-limestone and clay-gravel hillsides, at the gates of La Brede.
Named cuvees. Cuvee Millesime, Millesime 2 (an ageworthy wine) and Le Reflet d'Ogier (a modern expression).
A committed winegrower. Claire Vincent, a new Bordeaux generation, yields limited to 30 hl/ha and ageing in French barrels.
Frequently asked questions about Château Ogier de Gourgue
Where is Château Ogier de Gourgue located?
12 km south-east of Bordeaux, in the commune of Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux, on a plateau overlooking the Cotes de Bordeaux, with a panoramic view over the canton of La Brede. The estate spans 8 hectares, of which 5 hectares of vines in a single block.
Who runs the estate?
Claire Vincent, director of Château Ogier de Gourgue. With solid experience in the wine world, she embodies a new generation of Bordeaux winegrowers committed to an environmentally respectful viticulture.
Is the estate organic?
Yes: committed to organic conversion since 2009, the estate signed its first certified organic vintage in 2012. No synthetic product is used and annual controls are carried out by Ecocert.
What does the estate's organic farming involve?
Natural protection based on copper and sulphur at half the usual doses, plant infusions (horsetail, nettle, willow), green manures (rye, oat, legumes), compost made on site and managed foliage for a perfect ripeness of the bunches.
Which grapes make up the wines?
A classic Bordeaux grape mix: 60% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, on perfectly drained clay-limestone and clay-gravel hillsides.
What characterises the terroir?
A clay-limestone and clay-gravel geological mosaic, with a subsoil rich in gravel and fine clays (visible at four metres deep in the cellar), which plays an essential role in the concentration and ripeness of the grapes.
What are the estate's cuvees?
Three red cuvees: Château Ogier de Gourgue Cuvee Millesime (dense and balanced), Millesime 2 (a complex ageworthy wine) and Le Reflet d'Ogier (a modern, fruity, charming expression).
What is the Le Reflet d'Ogier cuvee?
The estate's modern-expression cuvee: a fruity, round, charming red, all in freshness and balance, perfect with grilled meats and Mediterranean dishes.
How are the wines made?
With yields deliberately limited to 30 hectolitres per hectare for concentrated, healthy grapes, a vinification focused on balance and the freshness of the fruit, and a precise ageing in French oak barrels.
Which dishes to enjoy with these wines?
The Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon reds accompany red meats, grills, slow-cooked dishes and cheeses; Le Reflet d'Ogier particularly enjoys grilled meats and Mediterranean cuisine.
Do the wines age well?
Yes: the Cuvee Millesime and especially Millesime 2 are ageworthy wines, which gain in complexity in bottle thanks to the French oak ageing and the structure of the terroir.
Can you buy the Château Ogier de Gourgue wines directly?
Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the estate, carefully shipped across France and Europe.
Direct from the estate, organic Côtes de Bordeaux
Château Ogier de Gourgue - an organic estate (Ecocert-certified 2012) in Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux, 5 ha of vines in Cotes de Bordeaux, led by Claire Vincent. 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cuvee Millesime, Millesime 2 and Le Reflet d'Ogier