Vignobles Bedrenne

Vignobles Bedrenne

A family estate of the Libournais (Gironde), five generations since the early 20th century, run by Monique Bedrenne (since 2005) and her son Remi. 13 hectares across three appellations - Lalande-de-Pomerol, Montagne-Saint-Emilion and Bordeaux Superieur - certified HVE and ISO 14001. Three chateaux, five cuvees, including one without added sulphites.

The story of the Vignobles Bedrenne begins in the early 20th century, when the Bedrenne family, from the Perigord, settled in Libourne, in the Gironde. Monique Bedrenne's great-grandfather was recruited as head of cultivation at Chateau La Croix, near the old church of the Hospitallers of Lalande-de-Pomerol; his son then bought vines on the appellation, laying the foundations of the family heritage. Through marriages and successions, always with a single heir, the vineyard grew and rooted itself lastingly on several emblematic terroirs of the Libournais.

Concrete, recognised environmental commitments

Respect for the environment is at the heart of the project: mechanical weeding without chemical herbicides, planting of hedges in partnership with the ONCFS to encourage biodiversity, installation of beehives to support pollination, elaboration of cuvees without added sulphites and management of the vineyard according to the principles of sustainable viticulture. An approach rewarded with HVE certification and ISO 14001 certification in 2019.

Château La Croix de la Chenevelle

AOP Lalande-de-Pomerol - the heart of the estate

Over 7.30 hectares of well-drained soils enriched with organic manure, an elegant, accessible Lalande-de-Pomerol able to age with finesse. An appellation recognised in 1954, with medieval origins under the influence of the Benedictine monks.

The Modius & Halictus cuvees

AOP Lalande-de-Pomerol - the excellence cuvees

Modius, the estate's most accomplished cuvee in Lalande-de-Pomerol, all depth and finesse; Halictus, made without added sulphites, a natural wine that lets the fruit and the terroir speak. Two rare expressions of Lalande-de-Pomerol.

Château La Croix de Nault

AOP Montagne-Saint-Émilion - the structure

On the Montagne-Saint-Emilion appellation (recognised in 1936), a structured, tannic red built for ageing. The power and depth of the great Saint-Emilion satellites, in the tradition of the Libournais.

Château Gaillou

AOP Bordeaux Supérieur - the gourmet side

Just 100 metres from Montagne-Saint-Emilion, a Bordeaux Superieur with high quality requirements: generous, balanced wines faithful to their terroir, perfect for every day as for fine occasions.

Recognised environmental commitments

HVE, ISO 14001, beehives and sulphite-free

Mechanical weeding without herbicides, planting of hedges with the ONCFS for biodiversity, installation of beehives, cuvees without added sulphites and sustainable viticulture. An approach rewarded with HVE certification and ISO 14001 certification in 2019.

Monique & Rémi Bedrenne

Five generations of winegrowers in the Libournais

Since the early 20th century, the Bedrenne family (from the Perigord) has rooted itself in the Libournais. Monique Bedrenne took over the estate in 2005; joined by her son Remi, she has undertaken a deep transformation of the vineyard, towards a gentler viticulture and greater respect for the living.

Lalande-de-Pomerol, Montagne-Saint-Émilion & Bordeaux Supérieur, direct

What wines do the Vignobles Bedrenne produce?

Three chateaux, five cuvees: Chateau La Croix de la Chenevelle and the Modius and Halictus cuvees (without added sulphites) in Lalande-de-Pomerol; Chateau La Croix de Nault in Montagne-Saint-Emilion; and Chateau Gaillou in Bordeaux Superieur. Libournais reds, elegant and for ageing.

Where are the Vignobles Bedrenne located?

In the Libournais, in the Gironde, around Lalande-de-Pomerol, facing the 12th-century church. The estate spans 13 hectares across three appellations: Lalande-de-Pomerol (7.30 ha), Montagne-Saint-Emilion and Bordeaux Superieur.

Who runs the Vignobles Bedrenne?

Monique Bedrenne, who officially took over the estate in 2005, joined for the past few years by her son Remi. They represent the fifth generation of a winegrowing family settled in the Libournais since the early 20th century.

Are the Vignobles Bedrenne organic?

The estate is certified HVE (High Environmental Value) and ISO 14001 since 2019. It runs a sustainable viticulture: mechanical weeding without herbicides, controlled grassing, hedges planted with the ONCFS, beehives, and a cuvee without added sulphites (Halictus). The estate is not certified organic.

Which appellations do the Vignobles Bedrenne produce?

Three major Libournais appellations: Lalande-de-Pomerol (Chateau La Croix de la Chenevelle, Modius, Halictus), Montagne-Saint-Emilion (Chateau La Croix de Nault) and Bordeaux Superieur (Chateau Gaillou), over 13 hectares in total.

What are the cuvees of the Vignobles Bedrenne?

In Lalande-de-Pomerol: Chateau La Croix de la Chenevelle, the Modius cuvee (excellence cuvee) and the Halictus cuvee (without added sulphites). In Montagne-Saint-Emilion: Chateau La Croix de Nault. In Bordeaux Superieur: Chateau Gaillou.

What is the Modius cuvee?

Modius is the estate's excellence cuvee in Lalande-de-Pomerol, a deep, elegant red for ageing, from the best plots. The most accomplished expression of the Lalande-de-Pomerol terroir by the Vignobles Bedrenne.

What is the Halictus cuvee?

Halictus is a Lalande-de-Pomerol cuvee made without added sulphites: a natural, direct and sincere wine that lets the fruit and the terroir fully speak. Its name evokes a genus of bees, a nod to the beehives installed on the estate.

What is the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation?

Lalande-de-Pomerol is a Libournais appellation, neighbour of Pomerol, officially recognised in 1954 (with medieval origins). Dominated by Merlot, it gives elegant, supple reds able to age with finesse.

Are the Vignobles Bedrenne wines for ageing?

The Lalande-de-Pomerol (Chateau La Croix de la Chenevelle, Modius) and the Montagne-Saint-Emilion (Chateau La Croix de Nault, structured and tannic) have fine ageing potential. The Bordeaux Superieur Chateau Gaillou, more gourmet, is enjoyed with pleasure in its youth.

What food pairs with the Vignobles Bedrenne wines?

The Libournais reds (Lalande-de-Pomerol, Montagne-Saint-Emilion) go with red meats, lamb, game, dishes in sauce and matured cheeses; the Bordeaux Superieur Chateau Gaillou suits grills, poultry and charcuterie.

Can the Vignobles Bedrenne wines be bought directly?

Yes: the estate's cuvees (Chateau La Croix de la Chenevelle, Modius, Halictus, Chateau La Croix de Nault, Chateau Gaillou) are available here, direct from the estate in Lalande-de-Pomerol, shipped with care across France and Europe.

Direct from the estate, the wines of the Libournais

Vignobles Bedrenne: a family estate of the Libournais (Gironde), five generations since the early 20th century (a family from the Perigord, settled in Libourne). Taken over in 2005 by Monique Bedrenne, joined by her son Remi. 13 hectares across three appellations: Lalande-de-Pomerol (7.30 ha), Montagne-Saint-Emilion and Bordeaux Superieur. Sustainable viticulture: mechanical weeding, controlled grassing, hedges (ONCFS), beehives, a cuvee without added sulphites. Certified HVE and ISO 14001 in 2019. The estate faces the 12th-century church of Lalande-de-Pomerol.

Cuvees: Chateau La Croix de la Chenevelle, the Modius cuvee and the Halictus cuvee (without added sulphites) in Lalande-de-Pomerol; Chateau La Croix de Nault in Montagne-Saint-Emilion; Chateau Gaillou in Bordeaux Superieur