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Domaine Bouzignac: a confidential gem in the heart of Saint-Émilion
Domaine Bouzignac
A small one-hectare family estate south of Saint-Emilion, at Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, run by the Bouzignac family since 1994. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon on a southern-plain terroir, reasoned farming without chemical herbicides, cuvees in very limited quantities. Sincere wines, to discover direct.
A family estate guided by passion and exacting standards. South of Saint-Emilion, between the slopes of Genissac and the Petit Bigaroux lieu-dit at Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, Domaine Bouzignac farms one hectare of vines like a precious garden. Here, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon find ideal conditions to express finesse, depth and elegance.
A family estate guided by passion and exacting standards
This small family holding benefits from an exceptional terroir, nestled in the heart of one of Bordeaux's most respected appellations. Since 1994, the Bouzignac family has kept this estate alive with an unwavering commitment: to produce authentic wines, faithful to their terroir, respecting the nature that carries them. Every decision, every gesture, every harvest stems from careful observation of the vine and a deep respect for the environment. The work is carried out without chemical herbicides, replaced by plant-based macerations and gentle cultivation practices. This reasoned approach preserves the soils, strengthens biodiversity and yields perfectly ripe grapes. In every bottle, one finds the estate's signature: the subtle balance between tradition, precision and harmony with nature.
One hectare farmed like a precious garden
This family estate is one of those rare places where time seems to slow down, where everything is done for the vine to give the best of itself. An artisanal adventure, on a human scale, driven by the passion of a family that refuses to compromise on quality or respect for the terroir.
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Wines on a human scale, shaped with sincerity
On this single hectare, the Bouzignac family shapes cuvees in very limited quantities. Each vintage is a new adventure: a dialogue between the vine and the winegrower, a search for the pure expression of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines of Domaine Bouzignac reflect the typicity of the southern plain of Saint-Emilion: ripe fruit, supple tannins, mineral freshness and a generous length. Sincere wines, crafted without artifice, that appeal to lovers of character and authenticity.
The cuvees of Domaine Bouzignac
The range brings together four cuvees, from Vin de France to AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, all made from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and produced in very limited quantities. Each tells, in its own way, the most intimate expression of the southern plain of Saint-Emilion.
Cuvée de l'Aurore
Vin de France, red - Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon
A Vin de France cuvee from Domaine Bouzignac, made of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, conceived as an accessible entry into the estate's world. A sincere wine, on a human scale, faithful to the estate's style and to the fruit of the southern plain of Saint-Emilion.
Cuvée Rabette
AOC Bordeaux, red - Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon
An AOC Bordeaux cuvee, a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, expressing the typicity of the southern plain of Saint-Emilion: ripe fruit, supple tannins and freshness. A Bordeaux crafted without artifice, with respect for the terroir.
Cuvée Tchin Tchin
Vin de France, red - Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon
A convivial Vin de France cuvee, true to its name: a sharing wine of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, generous and supple, produced in limited quantity on the estate's single hectare.
Château Bigaroux - Cuvée Traditionnelle
AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, red - Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon
The estate's most accomplished cuvee, in AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, on the Petit Bigaroux lieu-dit. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon find ideal conditions here to express finesse, depth and elegance, with the utmost respect for the terroir.
A terroir of the southern plain of Saint-Émilion
Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon, a single hectare
South of Saint-Emilion, between the slopes of Genissac and the Petit Bigaroux lieu-dit at Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, the estate farms one hectare of vines like a precious garden. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon find ideal conditions here to express finesse, depth and elegance.
Reasoned farming, free of chemical herbicides
Plant-based macerations, gentle practices, respect for life
The work is carried out without chemical herbicides, replaced by plant-based macerations and gentle cultivation practices. This reasoned approach preserves the soils, strengthens biodiversity and yields perfectly ripe grapes, vintage after vintage.
Direct - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru & Bordeaux, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Why choose Domaine Bouzignac?
A family estate in Saint-Émilion. One hectare farmed like a garden since 1994, at Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens.
Reasoned, sincere farming. No chemical herbicides: plant-based macerations and gentle practices.
Rare cuvees of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. de l'Aurore, Rabette, Tchin Tchin, Chateau Bigaroux (Saint-Emilion Grand Cru).
The intimate expression of the southern plain. Ripe fruit, supple tannins, freshness and a generous length.
Frequently asked questions about Domaine Bouzignac
Where is Domaine Bouzignac located?
Domaine Bouzignac is located south of Saint-Emilion, between the slopes of Genissac and the Petit Bigaroux lieu-dit, at Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens (Gironde). It farms one hectare of vines in the heart of the appellation's southern plain, one of the most respected in Bordeaux.
Since when has the Bouzignac family run the estate?
Since 1994, the Bouzignac family has kept this estate alive with an unwavering commitment: to produce authentic wines, faithful to their terroir, respecting the nature that carries them. Every decision stems from careful observation of the vine and a deep respect for the environment.
Which grapes does Domaine Bouzignac grow?
The estate grows Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, two emblematic grapes of Bordeaux's right bank. On this terroir of the southern plain of Saint-Emilion, they find ideal conditions to express finesse, depth and elegance.
What are the cuvees of Domaine Bouzignac?
The estate offers four cuvees in very limited quantities: Cuvee de l'Aurore and Cuvee Tchin Tchin as Vin de France, Cuvee Rabette in AOC Bordeaux, and Chateau Bigaroux - Cuvee Traditionnelle in AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. All are made from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
What is the Château Bigaroux cuvee?
Chateau Bigaroux - Cuvee Traditionnelle is the estate's most accomplished cuvee, in AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, on the Petit Bigaroux lieu-dit. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon express finesse, depth and elegance there, with the utmost respect for the terroir.
Are the Domaine Bouzignac wines organic?
The estate works with reasoned farming, without chemical herbicides, replaced by plant-based macerations and gentle cultivation practices. This approach preserves the soils and strengthens biodiversity, without the estate claiming a particular certification label to date.
What is the southern plain of Saint-Émilion?
The southern plain of Saint-Emilion, around Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, is a sector of the appellation lying below the limestone plateau. Its sandier, gravelly soils give Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wines with ripe fruit, supple tannins and a generous length.
How are the Domaine Bouzignac wines produced?
On a single hectare farmed like a garden, the Bouzignac family shapes cuvees in very limited quantities. The work is done without chemical herbicides, with plant-based macerations and gentle practices, for perfectly ripe grapes and wines crafted without artifice.
Why is the production of Domaine Bouzignac limited?
The estate has only a single hectare of vines, farmed with extreme care. This human scale means rare cuvees, in very limited quantities: a deliberate choice, in the service of quality and respect for the terroir rather than volume.
What is the style of the Domaine Bouzignac wines?
The wines reflect the typicity of the southern plain of Saint-Emilion: ripe fruit, supple tannins, mineral freshness and a generous length. Sincere wines, crafted without artifice, that appeal to lovers of character and authenticity.
How does Domaine Bouzignac reveal the intimate expression of the southern plain of Saint-Émilion?
Through a single hectare farmed like a garden, reasoned farming free of chemical herbicides and a search for the pure expression of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Each vintage is a dialogue between the vine and the winegrower, yielding sincere wines balanced between tradition, precision and harmony with nature.
Can the Domaine Bouzignac wines be bought directly?
Yes: the cuvees of Domaine Bouzignac are bought here directly, with shipping across France and the European countries eligible for delivery. You receive the wines just as the Bouzignac family made them, with no extra middleman between the estate and your table.
Saint-Émilion on a human scale, direct from the estate
Domaine Bouzignac: a small one-hectare family estate south of Saint-Emilion, between the slopes of Genissac and the Petit Bigaroux lieu-dit at Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens (Gironde). Run by the Bouzignac family since 1994. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon on a southern-plain terroir, reasoned farming without chemical herbicides (plant-based macerations, gentle practices), cuvees in very limited quantities.
Cuvees: de l'Aurore (Vin de France), Rabette (AOC Bordeaux), Tchin Tchin (Vin de France) and Chateau Bigaroux - Cuvee Traditionnelle (AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru) - Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon