THE VINeYARD
Natural wines, Man and Earth
Château Les Graves de Viaud is a family-owned estate located in Côtes de Bourg, taken over in 2010 by Philippe Betschart and his mother Françoise. After careers unrelated to wine, they decided to reconnect with their Bordeaux roots and converted the estate to biodynamic farming. In 2014, they created the brand "La Colombine," which includes their natural wines made from their own grapes and white grapes provided by a partner. All their wines are certified organic, and the reds are Demeter-certified biodynamic.
Spanning 15 hectares, including 5.5 hectares of vineyards on south-facing clay-gravel soils, the estate is committed to environmentally friendly agriculture. Beyond organic and biodynamic certifications, the château practices conservation agriculture, without animal manure, and produces its wines naturally, without oenological additives or animal products. This is done with a focus on innovation and respect for nature, offering authentic and unique wines.
Spanning 15 hectares, including 5.5 hectares of vineyards on south-facing clay-gravel soils, the estate is committed to environmentally friendly agriculture. Beyond organic and biodynamic certifications, the château practices conservation agriculture, without animal manure, and produces its wines naturally, without oenological additives or animal products. This is done with a focus on innovation and respect for nature, offering authentic and unique wines.
Biodynamic is:
holistic stewardship that integrates plants, animals, water, air and soil into a self-regulating ecosystem.
sustainable farming that maximizes conservation by fusing ancient wisdom with modern methods .
clean food made with absolutely no GMO's, artificial fertilizers, or chemical sprays
holistic stewardship that integrates plants, animals, water, air and soil into a self-regulating ecosystem.
sustainable farming that maximizes conservation by fusing ancient wisdom with modern methods .
clean food made with absolutely no GMO's, artificial fertilizers, or chemical sprays
Our Wines
Des Vins en harmonie avec la Nature
Agriculture
Since 2010, we have been practicing organic and biodynamic farming.
We use Bordeaux mixture, herbal preparations and yeast and bacterial fermentations to fight against diseases.
We fertilize our soils with plant seedlings and biodynamic preparations.
Plowing is totally prohibited, as are animal compost generally produced by industrial farms.
We are engaged in a vast program of replanting trees.
We use Bordeaux mixture, herbal preparations and yeast and bacterial fermentations to fight against diseases.
We fertilize our soils with plant seedlings and biodynamic preparations.
Plowing is totally prohibited, as are animal compost generally produced by industrial farms.
We are engaged in a vast program of replanting trees.
Vinification
The harvest is done mechanically or manually depending on the type of wine sought.
The mechanical harvest allows us to harvest in the cool very early in the morning to have fresh grapes without resorting to heat treatment.
Our Demeter specifications impose winemaking without input, only sulfur is authorized. Natural fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts.
We favor deep and soft extractions, either by punching down, or by load shedding. The vatting is long at least 25/35 days.
The mechanical harvest allows us to harvest in the cool very early in the morning to have fresh grapes without resorting to heat treatment.
Our Demeter specifications impose winemaking without input, only sulfur is authorized. Natural fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts.
We favor deep and soft extractions, either by punching down, or by load shedding. The vatting is long at least 25/35 days.
Aging
It is the aging that gives style to the wines.
Our fruit wines are aged in vats or in amphorae with weekly lees stirring for 1 year.
The other vintages are matured in barrels, the choice of barrels, their size and age depends on the type of wine desired, and the maturity of the vintage, with respect for the wine.
Our fruit wines are aged in vats or in amphorae with weekly lees stirring for 1 year.
The other vintages are matured in barrels, the choice of barrels, their size and age depends on the type of wine desired, and the maturity of the vintage, with respect for the wine.
Nature Secréte
Grand Vins de Bordeaux
Nature sublime
Natural and modern style wines
All our wines are naturaly made, with no adds, only a small quantity of Sulfite (SO2) (de 0 et 40 mg/l). Certified Organic (Organic Wine) and Biodynamic by Demeter.
CONTACT
Want to know more? You can contact us by mail.
CONTACT ADDRESS
Château les Graves de Viaud
409 impasse de Viaud
33710 Pugnac
Tel/whatsapp + 33(0)673182812
info@lesgravesdeviaud.fr
Direct producer
onlineshop
BtoB shop
ANKORSTORE
TEEWINE
Château les Graves de Viaud
409 impasse de Viaud
33710 Pugnac
Tel/whatsapp + 33(0)673182812
info@lesgravesdeviaud.fr
Direct producer
onlineshop
BtoB shop
ANKORSTORE
TEEWINE
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